AKEL General Secretary calls for AI regulation to protect human rights

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Stefanos Stefanou, General Secretary of the AKEL party, addressed a conference titled "Human Rights and AI." He emphasized that artificial intelligence should serve humanity rather than the profit interests of technology giants, warning of the technology's profound impact on labor, healthcare, education, and political decision-making.

Stefanou advocated for the adoption of a Charter of Digital Rights, proposing it as a framework for structured social dialogue and the establishment of robust institutional guarantees. He raised critical concerns regarding who controls this new technological power, the influence of platforms on public discourse, and the risk of exacerbating social inequality if left unregulated.

This initiative highlights the growing political pressure to define the rules of operation for AI systems. Stefanou argues that as society shifts toward deep integration with automated processes, clear policies are essential to ensure that the rapid evolution of technology does not undermine individual rights or social cohesion.