manifesto

Justice Begins With Us: A Manifesto for Ethical AI, Palestine, and Collective Liberation

Introduction

  • A declaration of our commitment to harnessing the power of AI and technology as forces for collective liberation, with a particular focus on addressing injustices faced by Palestine.

  • An acknowledgment of the urgent need to provide a counterweight to harmful AI applications like "Lavender," which have been used to exacerbate conflict and surveillance.

Core Principles

1. **Solidarity with Palestine**

- Recognize Palestine as a critical focal point in the struggle against technological oppression and a testbed for our ethical AI principles.

- Commit to using AI as a tool for amplifying Palestinian voices and narratives often marginalized in mainstream discourse.

2. **Countering Harmful AI**

- Call out and oppose AI systems like "Lavender" that are deployed without ethical oversight, contributing to violence and oppression.

- Advocate for the development and use of AI that prioritizes peace, conflict resolution, and the protection of civilians in conflict zones.

3. **Collective Liberation Through Technology**

- Envision a future where technology dismantles, rather than reinforces, systems of oppression, aligning with the broader movement for global justice and equity.

- Highlight the interconnectedness of struggles across the globe and the role of technology in building bridges of solidarity.

4. **Ethical Framework for AI**

- Outline ethical guidelines for AI in alignment with principles of justice, human rights, and ecological integrity.

- Demand transparency, inclusivity, and democratic governance in the development and application of AI technologies.

**Action Plan**

- Detailed strategies to engage with and mobilize the tech community around our manifesto, focusing on constructive support for Palestine.

- Plans to challenge and counteract unethical AI applications through advocacy, policy work, and public campaigns.

- Initiatives to connect and collaborate with global movements for justice, emphasizing the role of ethical AI in supporting collective liberation.

**Conclusion**

- A reaffirmation of our vision for a world where AI and technology are wielded as instruments of peace, justice, and liberation, with Palestine at the heart of this transformation.

- An open invitation for individuals and communities to join us in this critical mission, underscoring the importance of solidarity, shared values, and collective action in achieving our goals.