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UN Digital Rights Violations: Big Tech's Ongoing Global Impact

Author
Pragmatic AI Labs
Published
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Episode Link
podcast.paiml.com

UN Digital Human Rights Extensions: Key Points

Article 3: Right to Life, Liberty, Security

  • Protection from digitally-coordinated violence and mob incitement
  • Safeguards against viral misinformation causing physical harm
  • Emergency protocols for platform-amplified unrest

Article 17: Property Rights

  • Prevent monopolistic control of digital property
  • Mandate platform interoperability
  • Protect data ownership and creative works
  • Combat trillion-dollar companies' unauthorized use of content

Article 19: Freedom of Expression

  • Protection against coordinated disinformation
  • Transparent content moderation requirements
  • Preservation of independent journalism
  • Combat algorithmic suppression of truth

Article 20: Freedom of Assembly

  • Distinguish between organic vs artificially incited assemblies
  • Platform liability for amplifying dangerous falsehoods
  • Rapid content moderation during civil unrest

Article 21: Democratic Participation

  • Prevent digital election interference
  • Require transparent political advertising
  • Protect against algorithmic manipulation
  • Address unlimited corporate political spending

Article 23: Work Rights

  • Protection against predatory gig economy practices
  • Fair marketplace access
  • Defense of local businesses against monopolies
  • Support for union organization

Article 28: Social Order

  • Restrict tech lobbying influence
  • Require transparency in political contributions
  • Prevent digital gerrymandering
  • Protect democracy from corporate control

Key Concerns

  • US tech companies violating human rights globally
  • Need for UN oversight and enforcement
  • Focus on platform accountability
  • Protection of democratic processes

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