Effects of Technology on Human Rights in International Scenario

Abstract

Technology has had a profound effect on many facets of human life in the twenty-first century, including the defence and advancement of human rights on a worldwide scale. In this abstract, the effects of technology on human rights throughout the world, both positively and negatively, are explored. Technology has numerous positive effects on human rights. To begin, technology has given individuals more freedom of expression. The internet has provided a platform for marginalised groups to organise and lobby for change. Education and knowledge have also benefited from technological advancements, which has helped to promote people's access to education and enhance their economic standing. Despite its positive effects, however, technology poses a risk to human rights. Widespread surveillance and data collection are an invasion of personal privacy. Privacy concerns and corporate and government abuse are the result of advances in digital monitoring technology like facial recognition and data mining. Since having access to information, education, and digital spaces is dependent on having a computer and an internet connection, the digital divide exacerbates existing inequalities. There are human rights and ethical concerns with AI-powered autonomous weapons. Biased algorithms, discriminatory AI systems, and their lack of accountability raise serious questions about non-discrimination, due process, and human dignity. Questions of life and death, as well as responsibility for violations of human rights, are raised by the advent of autonomous weaponry. Human rights frameworks at the international level need to be updated to account for technological developments. Technology that is respectful of human rights requires collaboration between governments, civil society organisations, and the technology industry. Strong legal frameworks, transparency, and accountability are essential in the digital age to protect privacy, prevent discrimination, and secure individual rights.