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Technological threats to our freedom of thought

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CIGI Senior Fellow and international human rights lawyer Susie Alegre explains the importance of protecting our inner thoughts from technology’s encroachment. Freedom of thought is protected absolutely in international human rights law at the United Nations level. It includes the right to keep our thoughts private.

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What is the primary focus for regulators in addressing tech regulation, as mentioned in the video?

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Focusing solely on the benefits of technology

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Concentrating on the human aspect rather than the machine

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Ignoring the ethical implications

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Prioritizing economic gains over human rights

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