Intervention UN Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance

This document presents the intervention delivered by Jamila Venturini, our Co-Executive Director, during the UN Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance.

The intervention argues that manipulative design is not merely a technical flaw but a structural feature of digital business models that rely on data extraction and attention economies. The document also examines the environmental footprint of AI, emphasizing that the expansion of AI is driven by political and economic choices rather than technological inevitability. It highlights the need for stronger regulation, mandatory transparency, independent oversight, and human rights impact assessments throughout the AI lifecycle to prevent harm, discrimination, and the exploitation of vulnerable populations.

Overall, the intervention advocates for a human rights-based approach to AI governance that prioritizes equity, accountability, environmental justice, and democratic oversight.