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The 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union continues in Geneva. MP Alexandra Attalidou participated today in a debate in the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights on the impact of artificial intelligence on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
In her intervention during the debate, Attalidou stressed that while the use of artificial intelligence provides the international community with unprecedented opportunities, it nevertheless poses challenges that require great attention. Recognising the potential of AI in strengthening democratic institutions, the Cypriot MP said it is the duty of parliamentarians to ensure that its development is accompanied by a strong framework of safeguards to protect against possible misuse and violations of individual rights. Noting the rapid pace of development of artificial intelligence, Attalidou stressed the need to continuously redefine and re-evaluate its multiple implications in order to achieve effective management of AI and ensure adherence to the rule of law.
In this context, Attalidou referred to the European Union's landmark agreement on AI, which, she stressed, can serve as a model, as it is the first political agreement that sets out clear rules for the development and use of AI within and beyond the EU. The criteria of transparency, accountability and human control included in this Regulation, Attalidou added, are aimed at limiting the impact of the use of AI without harming innovation and competitiveness. National Parliaments have an essential role to play both in the implementation of this Regulation and in monitoring its application, she concluded. In a discussion on the role of women in building and promoting sustainable peace, Ms Attalidou referred to the very recent relevant resolution adopted by the Cyprus Parliament, which underlined the need to further highlight the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in peacebuilding. Attalidou also briefed the Forum on the adoption of the National Plan 2021-2025 for the implementation of Resolution 1325 and pointed out that a proper understanding of the impact of armed conflicts on women contributes significantly to the adoption of effective institutional arrangements to ensure their protection, their participation in conflict prevention and peace processes. He made special reference to Cypriot women, who, he said, had been most affected during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and praised their essential contribution to the economic and social reconstruction of the country.
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