KUALA LUMPUR – Scholars and rights advocates from the Chinese mainland and Malaysia convened Friday (December 5) to address emerging human rights challenges in our increasingly connected world. The International Symposium on Human Rights Protection in Digital Era fostered cross-border dialogue on balancing technological progress with fundamental freedoms.
Bridging Perspectives in Kuala Lumpur
Over 20 experts examined how artificial intelligence, data collection practices, and digital governance models impact privacy protections and social equity. Malaysian human rights researcher Dr. Aminah Hassan noted: "While technology empowers marginalized communities, we must prevent algorithmic bias from becoming the new face of discrimination."
Shared Priorities Emerge
Participants agreed on three core principles for digital rights frameworks: transparency in data usage, accountability for tech developers, and preservation of human dignity across virtual and physical spaces. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences representative Li Wei emphasized: "Cultural contexts matter, but digital human rights require global cooperation – this dialogue marks a crucial first step."
The symposium concluded with plans to establish a joint working group focused on developing ethical guidelines for Southeast Asian digital economies.
