Shaping the Future of AI and Human Rights

Date: Wed, 18 February 2026 · 17:30 - 18:30
Cost: Free
Venue: Simpkins Lee Lecture Theatre, Lady Margaret Hall
Address: Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6QA, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/event/shaping-future-ai-and-human-rights-lee-simpkins-theatre-lady-margaret-hall-norham-gardens

Shaping the Future of AI and Human Rights 🤖⚖️

A timely and searching lecture bringing together Professor Yuval Shany, Robert Spano, Kate Jones, and Caroline Green to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of international human‑rights protection. Hosted at Lady Margaret Hall, the session examines the widening gap between existing legal frameworks and the accelerating capabilities of AI systems.

At the centre of the discussion is Shany’s proposal for a new international bill designed to address critical shortcomings in current human‑rights law. The accompanying White Paper outlines seven foundational rights for the age of AI — spanning privacy, transparency, fairness, freedom from manipulation, and the preservation of meaningful human decision‑making.

What to expect:

  • 📜 An outline of seven proposed rights crafted for an AI‑driven era
  • đź§© Perspectives from leading scholars on legal, ethical, and governance challenges
  • đź§­ Reflections on how international human‑rights law must evolve alongside emerging technologies