UN human rights chief calls for 'guardrails' in AI development, expresses concern about North Korea

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks during a press conference at the Seoul Global Center in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 13. [YONHAP] United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk stressed the need for human rights to serve as the "DNA" of AI development during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. Citing Korea’s recent enforcement of a new AI development law that seeks to protect the rights, interests and dignity of the people and also strengthen national competitiveness, he explained that human rights are an “important inspiration and guide” for the use of AI and related technologies. Related Article UN human rights chief to visit Korea for first time in 11 years Korea to begin drafting report on implementation of UN sustainable development goals North Korea not bound by NPT under any circumstances: UN envoy 'The Terminal' without the charm: Incheon Airport's asylum seeker limbo deemed UN human rights violation Late Dutch