human rights

AI is not new for Cisco. We’ve been incorporating predictive AI across our connected portfolio for over a decade. At its core, AI is about data. And if you’re using data, privacy is paramount.

At Cisco, we strongly believe in the power of the Internet to foster free expression and accelerate the ability to educate, empower, and inspire people around the world. Making information more accessible and opportunities more available comes with the inherent risk of this technology being misused. Navigating this balance – securely connecting billions of people while respecting human rights – is core to who we are at Cisco.

Chrysantha Davis works on Cisco's Supply Chain Sustainability team and supports our suppliers’ consistency for responsible sourcing of minerals.

In honor of Human Rights Day, we reflect on Cisco's work to respect human rights in our supply chain.

This introduction to Gartner’s research describes Cisco’s responsible approach to AI with a focus on transparency, security and privacy to protect human rights.

Privacy is a fundamental human right and business imperative. This Privacy Week, we’ll share why privacy is mission-critical for Cisco and our customers, and how we’re balancing it for good.

In honor of International Human Rights Day, Mark Chandler, Executive Vice President and Cisco's Chief Legal Officer, reflects on how respecting human rights is not only the right thing to do, it's also good for our business. 

We’re keenly aware of both the potential benefits and risks of our technology. That’s why we’re working to integrate human rights into the development, marketing, and sales process.

Artificial intelligence and the internet of things have the potential to drive unprecedented productivity, reduce pollution, and improve human health. With the rollout of advanced, high speed wireless connectivity known...