Human Rights in the Digital Society
Under the theme "Human Rights in the Digital Society," remote lectures will be held every Thursday from October 14 to November 7, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. In modern society, where digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), are rapidly advancing and reliance on new technologies is increasing, there are concerns that technological development intended to improve the world might instead exacerbate existing inequalities or create new forms of human rights violations. Human rights can be seen as a crucial value that sets standards for ensuring that digital technologies are designed and implemented fairly as society progresses. This Open Human Rights Lecture series aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between digital technology and human rights through various issues arising from the integration of new technologies, such as AI, into different aspects of society, and to consider the direction of technological development from a human rights perspective. We invite those interested in this topic to participate actively.
Schedule
| Session | Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 10 (Thursday) | Welcome Remarks and Human Rights and AI | Lee Joon-hwan, Professor, Department of Media and Communication / AI Interdisciplinary Program, Seoul National University |
| 2 | October 17 (Thursday) | AI Deepfakes and Human Rights: Constitutional Issues | Eom Ju-hee, Professor of Public Law, KU GLOCAL Innovation University |
| 3 | October 24 (Thursday) | Digital Sexual Violence and Women's Human Rights | Kang Hyo-won, Senior Researcher, Human Rights Center, Seoul National University |
| 4 | October 31 (Thursday) | AI Decision-Making and Human Rights Issues | Lee Ho-jung, Professor at Sogang University Law School / Director, Information Rights Research Institute |
| 5 | November 7 (Thursday) | New Technologies and Human Rights: Trends at the UN | Nam Seung-hyun, Professor, National Diplomatic Academy |
| 6 | November 14 (Thursday) | Digital Technology and Labor Rights | Kwon Hyun-ji, Professor, Department of Sociology, Seoul National University |
Dates
October 10, 2024 - November 14, 2024
(Every Thursday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
Format
Live remote lectures via ZOOM
Participation Requirements
- Individuals with a strong interest in the topic who wish to participate in lectures and discussions.
- Participants are encouraged to attend the entire course; certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend at least five sessions.
How to Apply
Apply by 5:00 PM on October 2 via the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/W9tTDRenMMqiY1LH7
Confirmation of participation and details on how to join will be sent by email to applicants by October 4.