[Responsible-digital-futures] Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,


The *International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples* is observed on 9
August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s
indigenous population. This year’s theme is *“Indigenous Peoples and AI:
Defending Rights, Shaping Futures”*.


More details at
https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples


View the Video of Event Commemoration on the International day of the
World's Indigenous Peoples at
https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/events/IDWIP-2025


The UN Secretary General António Guterres message on the International Day
of the World's Indigenous Peoples


*“Indigenous Peoples are guardians of ancient knowledge, defenders of
cultural heritage, stewards of biodiversity, and essential to our shared
future.*


*This year’s theme focuses on the risks and rewards of Artificial
Intelligence for Indigenous Peoples.*


*AI can help preserve endangered languages and oral histories, map
ancestral lands, and amplify Indigenous wisdom to fight climate change.*


*But without the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples, these same
technologies risk perpetuating old patterns of exclusion, misrepresenting
cultures, and violating fundamental rights.*


*We must ensure AI is developed and governed in ways that are inclusive,
ethical, and just. *


*That means removing barriers to new technologies for Indigenous Peoples,
protecting their data sovereignty and intellectual property rights, and
supporting their meaningful inclusion in the application of AI.*


*On this important day, let’s build a future where technology supports
cultural preservation and Indigenous knowledge, protects rights and
advances dignity – for today and generations to come.” *


Details at https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/message


Best wishes


Suchith


Professor Suchith Anand

Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and
International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science
Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate

https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/43268-suchith-anand

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org
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