Human Dignity Before Data: Toward Monitoring Without Surveillance in an Age of AI and Data Maximization

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This position paper presents MITERUNE's human dignity-centered approach to monitoring without surveillance in an age of artificial intelligence and data maximization. It explores how technology can support human connection and well-being while respecting privacy, autonomy, and individual dignity. The paper proposes an ethical framework that prioritizes human dignity over excessive data collection and continuous surveillance.