Sarah Chander

Sep 20, 2023 | context.news | Sarah Chander

Despite the lack of public support, European governments are planning to push back on legal limits to AI in law enforcementSarah Chander, senior policy adviser, European Digital Rights (EDRi)In the most substantial piece of legislation on artificial intelligence in the world, the European Union is now deciding which laws will apply to police technology. AI for the police (state)Across Europe, police, migration and security authorities are seeking to develop and use AI in increasing contexts.

Jul 12, 2023 | euronews.com | Sarah Chander

Security cameras mounted on the side of a building overlooking an intersection - Copyright AP Photo/Euronews By Sarah Chander, Senior Policy Adviser, EDRi  •  Updated: 12/07/2023 - 12:52 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. As the EU’s AI Act moves into the final phase of negotiations, key battles arise for the protection of human rights.

Jun 18, 2023 | socialeurope.eu | Sarah Chander |Ella Jakubowska

The parliament has stood firm against mass surveillance but has missed the opportunity to enhance provisions. Last Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in plenary in favour of strong protections of fundamental rights in its official position on the emerging EU Artificial Intelligence Act. These include sustaining advances on human-rights impact assessments and transparency requirements made in committee.

Apr 24, 2023 | euronews.com | Sarah Chander |Alyna C Smith

-  Copyright  AP Photo/Euronews By Sarah Chander, Senior Policy Adviser, EDRi, and Alyna Smith, Deputy Director, PICUM  •  Updated: 24/04/2023 - 11:21 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, commonly known as the AI Act, is the first of its kind.

Feb 9, 2023 | euobserver.com | Alyna C Smith |Caterina Rodelli |Sarah Chander |Petra Molnar

We have visited high-tech refugee camps in Greece, seen violent borders all over Europe, and spoken with hundreds of people who are at the sharp end of technologically-assisted brutality. AI in migration is increasingly used to make predictions, assessments, and evaluations based on racist assumptions it is programmed with.