President Murmu addressed the National Human Rights Commission on Human Rights Day, highlighting AI's growing influence and potential misuse. She emphasized emerging human rights threats like cybercrimes and climate change in the digital age, urging stakeholders to address these challenges and protect individual rights. She also called for safeguarding gig workers' mental health amidst evolving economic models.
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