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149th IPU assembly -General Debate: “Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future”

149th IPU assembly -General Debate: “Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future”
16/10/2024

149th  IPU Assembly- H.E. Ambassador Marie-Thérèse Pictet-Althann statement on the general debate “Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future”

On Wednesday 16th October, H.E. Ambassador Marie-Thérèse Pictet-Althann addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union during the 149th Assembly General Debate. She highlighted the immense potential Artificial Intelligence and new technologies have for good. However, an unethical use of these tools is a threat to some fundamental human rights making it necessary to put in place legal frameworks.