Opinion Statement for the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights on the critical nexus of AI, Human Rights, and Corporate Responsibility.
My core suggestion is clear: Education is the most vital, foundational human right. It is the engine for peace, prosperity, and the most powerful tool for reducing global poverty.
1. The AI Mandate: Businesses, especially the tech sector, must go beyond merely “respecting” human rights under the UNGPs. We must actively use technology to enable them.
2. AI as an Enabler: We must prevent AI from becoming a gatekeeper and instead use it to deliver affordable, high-quality, and equitable educational programs globally.
3. The Smart Investment: Investing in education infrastructure and accessibility is not philanthropy—it is a strategic and vital investment in the future workforce and the stability of global markets.
We must accelerate action to ensure AI deployment upholds equity and human dignity. I look forward to continuing this work to integrate human rights due diligence into the digital frontier.
A special thank you to UN Global Compact Network USA for their work alongside the Forum.
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From the United Nations Forum in Geneva: Education is the Ultimate Human Right and Business Investment.
