Artificial intelligence vs Human rights

Abstract

On the surface AI algorithm and its applications promises a more effective and peaceful societal institutions but is it the truth….or does AI have enough potential to slander human rights? By the current implantations of the AI in the world it can be observed that certain section of society benefits enormously while the other either remains stagnant or suffers a backlash. It promises an ecstatic future which will provide a higher standard of living, with higher productivity and efficiency rates thus ultimately leading to a better global economy with high GDP. But along with good also comes the bad, this article deals with assessment of both positive and negative implementations of AI on human right and potential solutions to tackle these problems. The first part of this paper deals with positive implementations of AI and how it helps in promotion of human rights. Second part deals with the negative effects of AI and a potential solution to tackle these and lastly it discusses two major cases of breach of privacy namely Cambridge analytica in U. S. and Pegasus spyware case in India.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Human rights, privacy, employment

JEL Classification: I18, I31, K32, K39