Resources and tools

Here you will find some materials we have developed, with the intention of guiding and facilitating the adoption of a human rights perspective in the development and implementation of public policies that include Artificial Intelligence technologies.

In addition, we make available all the modules of the course "Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Public Policy: Beyond Privacy", taught in conjunction with the CETyS of the Universidad de San Andrés.

Useful tools for AI implementation decisions

Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Some Basic Concepts

Brief glossary of fundamental concepts in the field of AI.

Public Policies and Artificial Intelligence: Basic Recommendations for Designing Effective Engagement Efforts

List of recommendations to ensure active, representative and effective participation.

Public Policy and Artificial Intelligence: A List of Best Practices for Consideration

Analysis of outstanding initiatives in the development and implementation of public policies that incorporate AI.

How to Implement an Automated Decision-making System: Questions for People Dealing With Machines That Deal With People

Key questions for the implementation of public policies that include the deployment of AI.

Artificial Intelligence, Public Policies and Human Rights: A recommended bibliography

Publications, articles to deepen the use of Artificial Intelligence in public policies

Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Public Policy: Beyond Privacy

The course "Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Public Policy: Beyond Privacy" was taught jointly by Derechos Digitales and CETyS of the Universidad de San Andrés, between February and March 2022. The teaching staff consisted of leading Latin American figures, including Virgilio Almeida, Marlena Wisniak, Edson Prestes, Daniel Castano, Maia Levy Daniel, Javier Barreiro, Cristina Pombo, Danielle Zaror Miralles, Michel de Souza Santos and Jamila Venturini.

Master Class: What is artificial intelligence?

 

First master class of the course «AI and human rights in public policy: beyond privacy», taught by Derechos Digitales and the Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS) of the University of San Andrés. 

This first class will be taught by Virgilio Almeida and will be moderated by Carolina Aguerre.

Master Class:AI and Human Rights

 

Second master class of the course «AI and human rights in public policy: beyond privacy», taught by Derechos Digitales and the Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS) of the University of San Andrés. 

This class will be taught by Marlena Wisniak and moderated by Juan Carlos Lara.

Class #1 We welcome you

In this video, Jamila Venturini, Executive Director of Derechos Digitales, welcomes to the course: «Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights in Public Policy: Beyond Privacy». This course takes place over 9 weeks in February and March 2022 and is designed for public officials from all over the region.

Class #2 Regulation of AI in Latin America

Michel Roberto de Souza, Director of Public Policy at Derechos Digitales, discusses trends in AI regulation in Latin America and its interaction with other regulatory frameworks, such as personal data protection.

Class #3 From government of algorithms to government by algorithms

Jamila Venturini, Executive Director at Derechos Digitales, presents a comparative study with trends in the use of AI in public management and the challenges involved.

Class #4 Diagnostic stage in AI initiatives in the public sector

Bearing in mind that any initiative to use AI in the public sector consists of different stages, we interviewed specialists on the subject from different parts of the region to give us their perspectives: Edson Prestes (Brazil), Daniel Castano (Colombia), Maia Levy Daniel (Argentina), Javier Barreiro (Uruguay), Cristina Pombo (Colombia) and Danielle Zaror Miralles (Chile).

Class #5 Design stage of AI initiatives in the public sector

Bearing in mind that any initiative to use AI in the public sector consists of different stages, we interviewed specialists in the field from different parts of the region to give us their perspectives: Edson Prestes (Brazil), Daniel Castano (Colombia), Maia Levy Daniel (Argentina), Javier Barreiro (Uruguay), Cristina Pombo (Colombia) and Danielle Zaror Miralles (Chile).

Class #6 Implementation stage of AI initiatives in the public sector

Bearing in mind that any initiative to use AI in the public sector consists of different stages, we interviewed specialists in the field from different parts of the region to give us their perspectives: Edson Prestes (Brazil), Daniel Castano (Colombia), Maia Levy Daniel (Argentina), Javier Barreiro (Uruguay), Cristina Pombo (Colombia) and Danielle Zaror Miralles (Chile).

Class #7 Evaluation stage of AI initiatives in the public sector

Bearing in mind that any initiative to use AI in the public sector consists of different stages, we interviewed specialists in the field from different parts of the region to give us their perspectives: Edson Prestes (Brazil), Daniel Castano (Colombia), Maia Levy Daniel (Argentina), Javier Barreiro (Uruguay), Cristina Pombo (Colombia) and Danielle Zaror Miralles (Chile).