Developing AI for analysing and making decisions in human rights infringement
cases has hurdles due to the intricate and subjective nature of human rights. An
important challenge is incorporating the many cultural, social, and legal
intricacies associated with human rights breaches into an AI system. Different
nations and cultures have varying definitions and interpretations of human
rights, making it challenging to create a uniform set of codification
requirements.
Furthermore, the changing and developing characteristics of human
rights standards make this task more complex, as new rights arise and current
ones are reinterpreted over time. AI systems must deal with the uncertainty and
subjectivity present in human rights issues, where context, purpose, and impact
are key factors in deciding the seriousness and responsibility for breaches. To
ensure the ethical and fair use of AI in human rights contexts, it is essential
to address challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration among AI experts,
human rights law specialists, and cultural studies scholars to create strong and
culturally sensitive codification frameworks.
The research has been divided into exploring three aspects of the AI-Human
rights interplay. First, to establish a better understanding of how AI-driven
decision-making in India relates to the various international standards for
human rights understanding. Second, to investigate the cultural challenges of
using AI predictive analytics to codify the subjective elements of human rights
abuses. Third, to ensure fair and effective justice delivery in India, we need
AI systems that are sensitive to cultural norms and can help adjudicate cases of
human rights violations.
Addressing the first concern, a large portion of society is currently unsure
about the real implications AI systems will have on people. There is evidence
that some AI systems are already infringing on fundamental rights and freedoms,
despite optimism that AI will result in "universal good". Human rights may be
relied upon to help chart the path ahead as stakeholders search for a Pole Star
to direct the development of AI.
An important class of dangers and harms can be
identified, prevented, and addressed with the help of international human rights
vis-Ã -vis the Indian laws governing the human rights framework. The aspirational,
normative, and legal direction needed to maintain human dignity and the inherent
worth of every individual, regardless of caste, creed, gender or jurisdiction,
might be given to those building AI through a human rights-based framework.
AI
must, at the very least, not violate core human values in its development and
application if it is to serve the greater good. International human rights offer
a strong and comprehensive articulation of fundamental principles and the same
could be codified in the development of such an AI system through a supervised
learning model and calibrating its response concerning the Indian cases. The
fact that the fields of academia, government, civil society, and
intergovernmental organisations are still in their infancy presents significant
hurdles to the same.
Adopting a human rights approach to AI may be gaining
traction in a multi-cultural civil society like India. Human rights cannot
resolve every issue regarding AI, both known and unknown. Research and
development in this field on a current basis should concentrate on how organisational, procedural, and policy changes could effectively use a human
rights approach.
Predictive analytics is a two-edged sword when it comes to the lofty goal of
protecting human rights in India through the application of AI. India's cultural
variety makes it particularly difficult to define and codify what constitutes a
violation of human rights. The nation's complex civilization contains many
subjective components, such as social standards and religious customs, which
makes it challenging to develop an AI model that is appropriate for all
situations.
For example, customs that one society may view as abusive may be
deemed traditional in another. Since human rights are perceived locally via the
prism of norms and beliefs rather than being generally defined, the application
of AI predictive analytics requires cultural sensitivity. Subjective components
are frequently involved in human rights breaches. For example, cultural norms
may influence how one interprets the right to freedom of expression. Pattern and
data-driven AI systems suffer from subjectivity. A careful balance between
context-awareness and objective norms is needed to codify these subtleties.
In the context of AI, discrimination may result from algorithmic prejudice,
biased data, or unequal access to these technologies for some, often
marginalised groups. Regarding data bias, Big Data serves as a source of
knowledge for automated decision-making systems that use machine learning and
deep learning. Unfortunately, the data that is currently accessible frequently
lacks representativeness of the population or phenomenon under study, contains
human-generated content that can be biased against particular groups, or lacks
factors that accurately characterise the phenomenon we wish to anticipate.
Furthermore, biases might be reinforced by AI models since they are trained on
historical data. Systemic prejudice and historical injustices are firmly rooted
in India. AI systems may unintentionally perpetuate discriminatory practices if
they are trained on predisposed data.
Developing flexible models that can identify context-specific violations while
avoiding bias perpetuation is challenging. To prevent the perpetuation of
current inequities, it becomes imperative to ensure fairness and equity in
training data.
AI decision-making must be transparent. Users ought to be aware of how
algorithms determine whether or not there have been violations of human rights.
There must also be procedures in place for accountability and redress. If an AI
system misclassifies a cultural practice as abusive, there have to be channels
for input and correction. This calls for an interdisciplinary approach that
blends social sciences and technology to guarantee that AI systems are not only
technically sound but also ethically and culturally sensitive to the intricate
fabric of Indian society.
Finally buckling down to the third issue, to achieve equitable and efficient
justice delivery in India, it is crucial to incorporate AI systems that are
designed to negotiate cultural norms, especially when deciding instances
involving violations of human rights. Suggestively, AI systems can get a
sophisticated knowledge of the intricacies present in India's cultural milieu by
being trained on extensive datasets that include historical antecedents,
case-specific details, and cultural nuances.
Additionally, by adding
interpretability methods to AI models, stakeholders can understand the rationale
behind the judgements made by the system, which promotes accountability and
openness in the adjudicatory process.
The development of AI-driven technologies
that can make it easier to find hidden prejudices in court procedures and
legislative frameworks might help reduce the possibility of unfair results. In
addition, the efficiency and scalability of AI technology can allow for prompt
involvement in human rights issues, guaranteeing prompt reparations for victims
and prosecution of offenders.
However, to minimise any ethical or legal issues,
the application of AI systems in the field of human rights protection requires
caution. Strong protections must be put in place to stop algorithmic prejudice,
protect people's right to privacy, and respect procedural justice and due
process. To create AI systems that comply with international human rights norms
and constitutional principles, legal experts, philosophers, AI developers, and
human rights practitioners must work together in interdisciplinary teams.
In
conclusion, AI predictive analytics can improve India's protection of human
rights, but it needs to understand the complex cultural landscape. To
incorporate such a technology serving mankind and ensuring the protection of
human rights, India can bolster its justice delivery mechanisms and advance the
protection of human rights for all its citizens, by harnessing the potential of
AI predictive analytics while cognizant of cultural complexities.
References:
- Raso, Filippo and Hilligoss, Hannah and Krishnamurthy, Vivek and Krishnamurthy, Vivek and Bavitz, Christopher and Kim, Levin Yerin, Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights: Opportunities & Risks (September 25, 2018). Berkman Klein Center Research Publication No. 2018-6, Available at
SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3259344 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3259344
- Mantelero, A. (2018, August). AI and Big Data: A blueprint for a human rights, social and ethical impact assessment. Computer Law & Security Review, 34(4), 754–772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2018.05.017
- https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2018-10/apo-nid196716.pdf
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