UN Experts Warn AI May Entrench Racism at Third Committee

During a session of the United Nations Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural issues, experts highlighted a global resurgence of racism and xenophobia. They warned that artificial intelligence systems have the potential to embed and reinforce discriminatory practices, while digital platforms can amplify hateful narratives across borders.

The speakers called for immediate measures to confront racial injustice and address the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism. By drawing attention to how technology can both reflect and magnify prejudice, they urged the international community to act swiftly to prevent further entrenchment of discrimination in the digital age.