States and corporations aim to use new technologies to manipulate people. It cannot be tolerated
About the campaign
Privacy and autonomy are key human rights. However, the recent advent of new technologies contributes to the destruction of these rights. Our campaign aims to counteract this process
Why now
Processing power
The manifold increase in processing power had opened the door to technologies that allow to effectively collect and analyze information about every person
Big data
Never before had so much various personal information been collected about each person. One's life leaves increasingly more digital footprints
New discoveries in biology
In the recent decades, research in the biology field had provided huge amounts of new information on the structure and operation of the human brain
Machine learning
Current machine learning algorithms that are based on high processing power, big data and new discoveries in biology have become super-effective
Campaign aims
The campaign aims at implementing a system of control over manipulations
1
Unite scientists and experts
Unite the efforts of a huge number of people all over the world for the sake of achieving a common goal
2
Create a system of control
Develop legal instruments that protect people from being manipulated
3
Convince the authorities
Provide the arguments and assert the need to protect people from manipulation
4
Enact required legislation
Provide the states with the required legislation frameworks
5
Implement a control system
Ensure that all the required elements of protection from manipulation are in place and functioning properly
6
Upgrade the system of control
Alter and augment the system in the course of operation, raising its efficiency
Our team
The driver of the campaign that guarantees its operations and the achievement of the goals set
Alena Popova
Campaign director
Engaged in the creation of a legal system of control over manipulations and preparation of required legislative proposals. Coordinates the campaign's research activities. Links the campaign to the leading scientists and authorities of different countries. Conducts educational events
Anastasiya Laletina
Campaign coordinator
Coordinates the campaign's international operations. Ensures communications with scientists, experts and international human rights organizations. Links the campaign with representatives of various countries' authorities
Ekaterina Zacepina
Campaign coordinator
Coordinates campaign operations within Russia. Organizes specialized conferences and other events with participation of leading Russian scientists and experts. Participates in studies of manipulation as a professional psychologist
Partners
Russian Academy of Sciences
The principalcenter of fundamental and applied research in Russia. Established in 1724
Moscow Helsinki Group
The oldest of the currently operating human rights groups in Russia. Established in 1976
International School of Human Rights and Civic Actions
Long-term partnership program for human rights education
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