HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: LEGAL AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every aspect of modern life, from governance and commerce to healthcare and criminal justice. While AI offers significant benefits, it also raises serious legal and ethical challenges with respect to the protection of human rights. Issues such as algorithmic bias, mass surveillance, privacy intrusion, lack of transparency, and accountability gaps threaten fundamental rights guaranteed under international human rights law. This article explores the intersection of AI and human rights, analyzing key risks, regulatory responses, and the necessity for global ethical frameworks. It emphasizes the urgent need for legal safeguards and international cooperation to ensure that AI development remains consistent with principles of dignity, equality, and justice.