Technology does not replace humans; it expands their capabilities, Imre Juhász, Hungary's Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, stated during the panel session at the International Ombudsman Summit in Baku, Report informs.
Juhász noted that the world of work, and the human factor as its inseparable part, is facing major changes: "When an algorithm rejects a job candidate, when every minute of an employee's work is monitored by a system, or when a person's job disappears overnight due to automation, AI is no longer an abstract concept of the future but a daily reality. AI can free humans from repetitive, dangerous tasks, boost productivity, accelerate decision‑making, and create entirely new economic sectors."
He emphasized that in aging societies with labor shortages, such technologies can help fill gaps: "They can protect human life and workplace safety in hazardous jobs, enable persons with disabilities to work more independently, break down language barriers through translation, and provide access to knowledge previously unreachable for young people in remote areas. Used responsibly, technology does not replace humans – it expands their possibilities. But the ombudsman's duty is to see not only opportunities but also risks, which are significant."