At TEDIC, we firmly believe that technology must serve people, always respecting our rights. That’s why we are part of the international campaign “Stop Killer Robots.” We need autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence to be properly regulated so they don’t make decisions that could affect our lives. What do you think?
As part of this campaign, we have extended our advocacy beyond Paraguay’s borders, gaining allies and showcasing our artistic exhibition, “Re(x)sistentes a la Deshumanización Digital” (Re(x)sisting Digital Dehumanization), in new spaces. Below, we share our most recent advances and achievements!
“Dhesarme” Lecture in Foz de Iguazú
We had the opportunity to participate in the “Dhesarme” Lecture at the UNILA University in Foz de Iguazú, Brazil, where we presented our exhibition “Re(x)sistentes a la Deshumanización Digital” and delivered a class on autonomous weapons, technology, and human rights to over 40 students.
This space allowed us to delve into the risks posed by autonomous weapons, highlighting how they could impact human rights and global security. The participation and interest of the Latin American students reaffirmed the importance of continuing to spread our message beyond Paraguay.
International Expansion: Our Exhibition in Three Languages
The success of the exhibition in Brazil motivated us to translate “Re(x)sistentes a la Deshumanización Digital” into three languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Now, people can download the exhibition in their preferred language. With this action, we aim to reach a broader audience and continue raising awareness of the risks of digital dehumanization on a global scale.
Additionally, we have developed a infosheet to make the exhibition easy to replicate in different spaces. Our goal is for more organizations, universities, and individuals to display it, contributing to raising awareness of how technology can and should be used to promote peace, justice, and equality.
A New Signature to the Parliamentarian Pledge
In Paraguay, we continue to add important voices to our cause. In this regard, we are pleased to announce that National Deputy Johanna Ortega has signed the Parliamentarian Pledge, committing to fight for the regulation of autonomous weapons. This commitment is another step toward building a future where technology is developed ethically and respectfully of human rights. This achievement builds on our previous efforts and reinforces our goal of achieving legislation that ensures meaningful human control over autonomous weapons systems and rejects the automation of violence.
Join the Campaign!
At TEDIC, we continue working to get more people, organizations, and governments to join the Stop Killer Robots campaign. We want more and more people to become aware and mobilize to demand that technology be used to serve all of humanity.
You, too, can be part of this cause. Follow us on social media, join the campaign, and help us ensure that human rights are prioritized when it comes to technological development.