Artificial intelligence

Like how water laid the foundation for human civilization, artificial intelligence has also introduced humankind to a new future. Artificial intelligence models are programmed to work like humans with human capabilities. Although Intellectual robots are still in progress, the development of AI has already raised many concerns. One of the biggest threats is invading human space and collapsing privacy. Artificial intelligence is threatening human rights like never before with its recent improvements.

Artificial intelligence was designed to mimic human activities. But when AI technology is actually doing its job right, nobody is willing to accept it. With the help of technology, every labor-intense and time-consuming job across diverse sectors like education, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunication, etc is getting sophisticated. But on the other hand, the extreme use of artificial intelligence is threatening human rights and infusing bias. Big data is also working alongside AI on many fronts. Although big data is considered the gold of the 21st century, its real-world usage is raising privacy concerns among the public. Since the data collected represents every action of a person, it poses a major setback to the development of technology. Because of the increasing chaos in the digital sphere, United Nations Human Rights Commission has stepped in to pitch its stance. The global body has insisted that moratoriums should be placed on the sale and use of AI systems until adequate safeguards are put in place internationally.

5 Ways AI is Positing Threat to Human Rights

Malicious Chatbots

The usage of chatbot has drastically increased in the past few years. Almost every business from small to big use bots to address their customer needs and attend to their queries. But these chatbots could also be used to bring negative impacts. Malicious bots create content and fake news faster than human writers, causing havoc online. They often escape AI algorithms that filter the negative content on social media.

Biased AI Algorithm

Biased AI algorithm is the biggest threat of the artificial intelligence age. FOr a very long time, human society was facing discrimination based on religion, color, caste, geographic background, etc. But recently, after the #BlackLivesMatter movement, many are aware of the discrimination the world is facing. We are also working to patch the gap effectively. Unfortunately, if the AI bias is not addressed, it could lead us to a far worse future. AI algorithm trained with real-world data carries the same kind of discrimination as certain humans do. It could influence the machine and unravel a dystopian future. 

Machines Suppress Humans

When artificial intelligence was viewed as a fantasy, people didn’t realize the potential threat it held. However, when technology moved into the geopolitical and real-world scenario, the story changed. Machines can easily catch up with humans’ discriminatory views and that is what is happening today. At a certain point, AI-powered robots will validate themselves to be superior to humans and will start suppressing us.

The Unemployment Threat

Robots are working in many difficult circumstances today. Starting from lifting heavy weight content to replacing humans in dangerous tasks, artificial intelligence is changing the routine drastically. But that doesn’t mean all the changes are positive. As robots have already occupied these tough jobs, their next aim is to kick off humans from intellectual works. If machines get intellectual talent, then that will be the end of employment for humans. According to a study, over 47% of jobs in the US are already at the risk of automation. 

Need for Stable Legal Actions

Despite the tech advancements, we haven’t framed any law to keep robot violations under control. Even laws that are pegged to human rights don’t say how to punish or control machine manipulation. However, we have certain existing rules for the protection of data. If tech companies violate the data protection act, then they become vulnerable to legal obligations.