ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE WAY FORWARD

Abstract

The rapid development of technology and the emergence of artificial intelligence have a significant impact on several aspects of human life. The impact permeates social interactions, healthcare, education, businesses, and defence systems, among others. Fundamental human rights are inalienable rights that must be protected in all situations. Artificial intelligence systems, as machine decision-making entities, interact with humans, which poses a threat to the protection of their fundamental rights. This paper examines the complex and often contentious intersection between AI advancement and the protection of human dignity and liberties. Using the doctrinal research method, this paper explored the means by which a balance can be struck and appropriate measures taken to reduce human rights risks preemptively and to develop effective mitigation measures. The key findings in the paper are that AI systems are inevitable in today’s human life, and the system should be designed and regulated to prevent human rights abuse.