Dec 21 / Ascently Institute Team

Statement of Human Sovereignty

HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE NOT KEPT UP WITH TECHNOLOGY

Human rights have failed to keep up with technological progress.

The rapid development and deployment of technology has surpassed human rights protections for humans in ways they never could have imagined.

Eroding Sovereignty of Body, Mind, and Soul

The ability to exercise one's inalienable rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness) according to their personal goals and values is being infringed upon by AI, technology and science.

The manipulation of personal data is used by technology companies to maximize impact and ROI (return on investment) through algorithms, psychologically manipulating user experiences, and a host of  processes invisible to users.

Misaligned AI Threatens Individual Rights

Artificial intelligence that does not align with society norms and laws threatens individual rights.

Not for a few, but all humans, regardless of how they use or do not use AI models and tools.

AI Harms May Be Irreversible

The argument for innovation has failed to prioritize human rights and freedoms.

The AI "black box" problem prevents humans - including AI engineers that created the technology - from understanding how it really works.

Once information, behaviors, and goals are programmed, it is difficul, even impossible to extract.

Which means, AI not aligned with human values will be virtually unstoppable - according to representatives and CEO's of the most powerful AI tech companies on the planet.

Immediate Action is Required!

Help raise awareness and seek remedy!
Human rights must be updated before serious, irreversible harm is caused. (We are pretty close to that moment now).

Sign the Statment of Human Sovereignty today!

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