Redefining Rights in the Age of AI: Philosophical Perspectives in Shaping the Future of International Human Rights Law

Yuyu Zheng

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/16/20231124

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Zheng,Y. (2023). Redefining Rights in the Age of AI: Philosophical Perspectives in Shaping the Future of International Human Rights Law. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,16,124-132.

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Redefining Rights in the Age of AI: Philosophical Perspectives in Shaping the Future of International Human Rights Law

Yuyu Zheng *^,1,

¹ University of St Andrews

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/16/20231124

Abstract

AI systems continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated, thereby causing concerns regarding their potential for consciousness, emotion, and self-awareness to come to the forefront. This study examines the ethical and legal challenges posed by advanced AI systems and their implications for the international human rights legislative frameworks. Thus, this research not only explores how different philosophical perspectives have defined the terms person and personhood, but also evaluated the shortcomings of current legal definitions and examined the difficulties these concepts present for the recognition of AI rights. The study also highlights the weaknesses of existing international human rights law related to AI rights and the need for more inclusive legal frameworks. The importance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in advancing AI rights and bridging the gap between governments, individuals, and international bodies is emphasized. Furthermore, this paper offers recommendations for the development and implantation of legal frameworks that can address AI rights while remaining responsive to future advances in AI technology.

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Artificial Intelligence, human rights, international law, global governance

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