Developments in AI have received wide attention by the media, civil society, academia, human rights bodies and policymakers. Much of that attention focuses on its potential to support economic growth. How different technologies can affect fundamental rights has received less attention. To date, we do not yet have a large body of empirical evidence about the wide range of rights AI implicates, or about the safeguards needed to ensure that the use of AI complies with fundamental rights in practice.

On 19 February 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper on Artificial Intelligence – A European approach to excellence and trust. It outlines the main principles of a future EU regulatory framework for AI in Europe. The White Paper notes that it is vital that such a framework is grounded in the EU’s fundamental values, including respect for human rights – Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

This report supports that goal by analysing fundamental rights implications when using artificial intelligence. Based on concrete ‘use cases’ of AI in selected areas, it focuses on the situation on the ground in terms of fundamental rights challenges and opportunities when using AI. Read More

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