Our goals
The primary goal of the Intelligent Humane Future (I-HI) Think Tank, Skopje is to promote the humane implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ensure that new technological advancements contribute to overcoming or preventing social inequalities, economic disruptions, or threats to human rights. The association aims to protect and enhance human rights, including the right to privacy, non-discrimination, freedom of speech, and equality, while keeping pace with global technological advancements.
The association also works on advocacy and lobbying for legislative improvements, raising public awareness, and affirming human rights and freedoms.
Long-Term Goals of the Intelligent Humane Future (I-HI)
Think Tank, Skopje:
1. Promoting the Humane Implementation of AI
Supporting the use of AI in public service delivery to increase their efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and accessibility.
Developing ethical standards and practices for AI usage to ensure that technology does not threaten human rights, freedoms, or dignity.
Educating and raising public awareness about the potential risks and benefits of AI, with a focus on the human aspect of technology.
2. Preventing Social Inequalities
Analyzing and monitoring the impact of AI on social and economic inequality, with recommendations for policies that reduce the potential for discrimination and inequality.
Promoting policies and legal solutions that ensure equal access to technologies and prevent the emergence of new forms of marginalization.
3. Safeguarding and Enhancing Human Rights and Freedoms
Developing initiatives and programs to protect privacy rights, freedom of speech, non-discrimination, and equality in the digital age.
Lobbying for international agreements and regulations that protect human rights in the context of rapid technological advancements, including the use of General AI (GAI).
4. Gradual and Careful Introduction of AI
Promoting legal frameworks and strategies that ensure AI is introduced gradually and with careful consideration of its potential societal and human rights implications.
Supporting the development of AI technologies that adhere to transparency, accountability, and ethical principles.
5. Creating Legal and Strategic Frameworks for AI
Lobbying for the introduction of legal norms and standards that regulate the use and development of AI, ensuring they align with principles of social progress and peace.
Supporting national and international strategies for AI development that respect inclusivity, ethics, and sustainable growth.
Other Priorities of the Association:
Good governance, participation, and people-centered policies.
A rooted and dynamic civil society that influences public policies.
Accepted cultural diversity, interdependence, and dialogue.
Social cohesion.
Sustainable local and rural development.
Support for the European integration process and enhanced regional cooperation.
The Association Will Act as a Think Tank
for the Humane Implementation of AI Through:
Organizing events and public debates to actively involve AI in key societal trends.
Organizing and participating in seminars and consultations to discuss AI-related issues.
Proposing measures and activities to relevant authorities, institutions, and expert bodies for improving AI regulations and monitoring their implementation.
Creating collaboration channels between the public, private, and civil sectors on issues related to humane AI applications.
Organizing and conducting training programs to develop capacities.Collaborating, networking, and joining domestic and international organizations working on similar topics and issues.