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title-long: "Framing the Impact of AI Systems on Individuals' Rights and Interests"
title-short: Impact of AI on Persons
document-id: individuals
tags:
 - discrimination
 - privacy
 - safety
 - consent
# abstract in text format
abstract: >
  The pervasive integration of AI into our daily lives is reshaping individual experiences,
  relationships, and societal norms in profound and often unsettling ways. This technological revolution, while offering
  numerous benefits, also presents a complex array of challenges that demand careful consideration and proactive measures
  to protect human well-being and autonomy.
  
# introduction and sections in HTML format
introduction: >
  <p>
    AI is increasingly integral to daily life, shaping
    individual experiences and societal dynamics through personalized recommendations,
    chat assistants, and care robots. While AI enhances convenience and efficiency, it
    raises concerns about privacy, mental health, and bias. As AI becomes pervasive, questions about individuals'
    rights to understand the technology and its implications emerge, emphasizing the need for diverse group
    involvement to prevent exacerbating discrimination or creating new inequalities. AI's impact extends beyond
    users to passive subjects, raising ethical concerns about consent and autonomy. AI tools like
    GitHub Copilot are changing work and creativity, prompting questions about human skills and over-reliance on AI.
    Power dynamics shift in sectors like healthcare and home security as AI systems assume more responsibilities.
    Understanding AI's multifaceted impact is crucial to ensure its deployment promotes well-being, equity, and human agency,
    necessitating critical examination and active shaping to align with human values and rights.
  </p>

  <p>
    Biased and stereotypical AI systems pose a significant threat to mental health and social equity.
    When AI algorithms reflect and amplify societal biases present in their training data, they can exacerbate
    discrimination against marginalized groups. This can manifest in biased hiring algorithms that disadvantage
    certain demographics or facial recognition systems that perform poorly on non-white faces.
    The psychological impact of interacting with biased AI can be profound, reinforcing negative self-perceptions
    and contributing to mental health issues among affected individuals. Additionally, AI's role in shaping beauty
    standards and self-perception is concerning. AI-generated and manipulated images on social media and in advertising
    contribute to unrealistic beauty standards and negative body image issues. Campaigns like Dove's "Keep Beauty Real"
    emphasize the importance of promoting authentic representations of diverse body types and appearances in the face of
    sophisticated AI-driven image manipulation tools.
  </p>
  
sections:
  - section-title: Discrimination, Biases, and Accessibility
    section-text: >
      <p>
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      </p>
  - section-title: Harassment, NCII, and AI-enabled Abuse
    section-text: >
      <p>
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      </p>
  - section-title: Consent and Control of Personal Data and Work
    section-text: >
      <p>
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      </p>
  - section-title: Right to an Alternative and Recourse for Harms
    section-text: >
      <p>
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      </p>
resources:
- resource-name: Google Doc topic Card
  resource-url: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18DsFYeaoWcK8VOkl77E9AgdHA7vhyiqUhSmGm-vnIEE
contributions: >
  Avijit Ghosh and Yacine Jernite wrote this document.