Artificial Intelligence provides technical solutions to controversial situations, improving society in general. However, the application of the aforementioned Artificial Intelligence entails high risks that directly affect the fundamental guarantees of human beings.
For this reason, the regulations enacted on Artificial Intelligence must ensure the aforementioned rights, advocating responsible conduct and transparency.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pointed out that the different fields in which Artificial Intelligence is applied must be evaluated in addition to mitigating and combating possible negative effects such as discrimination, civil liberties and others.
Thus, it has been considered crucial that Human Rights be protected from Artificial Intelligence , which will require appropriate policies implemented by governments as well as other entities.
As an example, Human Rights must also be protected within commercial and business relations, in such a way that the use of Artificial Intelligence algorithms, operational processes or business models must respect these guarantees at all times.
In the event of a violation of Human Rights by Artificial Intelligence, States must take appropriate measures, imposing whatever sanctions are necessary .
Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence and States
In Spain, the acting Minister of Justice, Pilar Llop, insisted on technological progress as long as it does not involve bias, social gaps or abuse.
For its part, the UK AI Security Summit , held last November, marked a turning point in that it delved deeper into Artificial Intelligence, establishing policies against discriminatory treatment, as well as improper uses.
Authors as relevant as Miguel Ángel Presno Linera , from whom I had the pleasure of learning firsthand, have published literary works as relevant as “Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence” , a book divided into three parts that delves into the role of Artificial Intelligence in our lives.
The framework applicable to Fundamental Rights in relation to Artificial Intelligence in Europe is based on both the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights , although other regulations such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also apply.
From all of the above, it can be concluded that technologies have altered our lifestyles and, particularly, those that use Artificial Intelligence, to the extent that more and more tasks are automated every day.
Corporate accountability
Companies that intend to implement Artificial Intelligence will have to be held accountable for it. But what does this statement mean?
As indicated in previous articles, companies will be subject to strict transparency and other controls , as well as verification that people's rights are not being violated.
Additionally, the regulation of artificial intelligence in the workplace is essential to protect the fundamental rights of workers , including privacy, protection of personal data, equality and non-discrimination.
Furthermore, the EU proposal to establish harmonised standards on artificial intelligence seeks to promote the use of ethical, trustworthy and rights-respecting artificial intelligence , as well as to regulate the security of products that incorporate artificial intelligence systems.
Furthermore, the right of workers' representatives to be informed about the parameters, rules and instructions on which algorithms or artificial intelligence systems that affect working conditions and access to employment are based is recognised. The proposal for a Directive on the adaptation of non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence is also in the EU's approval phase.
Conclusions
In short, the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights is a complex and increasingly relevant issue, and this is because as Artificial Intelligence advances, the need arises to address new ethical and legal issues to ensure that the aforementioned Rights are respected and protected.
