Civil liberties

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Civil liberties are the rights and freedoms that people should have.

Civil liberties are an important issue in our world and should be respected.

People should be free to make their own decisions, free from government interference.

We must understand the importance of civil liberties. We can't take it for granted.

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Civil liberties are personal, not government-granted, and are not extinguished when one leaves a country. They include the freedoms of opinion and expression; freedom of religion; freedom to assemble, demonstrate, or have a demonstration or procession without seeking official permission; the right to equality before courts and tribunals as well as equal protection of the law.

Civil liberties may also include other forms of general liberty, including

the right to life,

liberty from slavery and forced labour.

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Civil liberties are “those rights and freedoms that an individual can exercise without any interference from the government" (Human Rights). The civil liberties we take for granted are often under attack by governments and corporate interests who have a vested interest in reducing our rights and freedoms.

Many of us don't realize how much time is spent on the fight for civil liberties, until a violation of these rights impacts us personally.

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Individuals may not be aware of the many ways that AI could affect their civil liberties. You should consider some of the following scenarios when thinking about your future and how you would like it to unfold.

AI agents that make decisions for you in areas such as education, finance, healthcare and self-driving cars could lead to a loss of personal control over key aspects of your life.

The use of biased algorithms by AI agents can lead to unfair treatment and discrimination. This lack of neutrality propagates society’s biases rather than challenging them.

AI might be used by governments to oppress human rights, increase surveillance and intrusiveness, or undermine democracy.

The increased prevalence and sophistication of autonomous weapons (robots with arms) increases the potential for death or injury on a mass scale if they are hacked or otherwise malfunction.

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The right to privacy has been a long-standing issue. It is important because it provides us with the ability to retain our dignity and to determine who gets access to our personal information. For decades, governments have struggled with balancing the need for surveillance and data mining while guaranteeing that individuals' civil liberties will not be violated.

Privacy needs are evolving as new technologies become more popular. Private companies are now collecting and analyzing large amounts of data about their customers, who may be unaware of this practice or its implications. The tracking of one's movements can create an unsettling feeling as it begins to feel as though there is no privacy left in the world. Digital technologies, like facial recognition software and social media, have also had an impact on people’s perception of privacy due in part to the possibility that anything one posts might be made public without their consent or knowledge. This feeling has forced many people into taking steps they never imagined they would take such as avoiding public spaces when walking or driving

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Civil liberties are the rights that are guaranteed to every person. They are commonly protected by government agencies, but they can also be inalienable rights.

The phrase is commonly attributed to a letter written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which he wrote on December 23rd, 1941 to U.S. Attorney General Francis Biddle.

It reads: "In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms."

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The NSA's mass surveillance program and the FBI's monitoring of peaceful protests, activists, and Muslim-Americans have led to a growing concern for civil liberties.