Mastering the Digital Frontier: The Intersection of Generative AI and Human Rights in the Digital Age

Abstract

The world has entered the digital age with the invention of Artificial Intelligence, and it is the harbinger of great implications for human rights. This paper explores these implications at the nexus of generative AI and digital human rights. This paper looks closely at how AI technologies, particularly generative AI, hold great promise but can sometimes threaten rights, such as privacy, freedom of expression, and non-discrimination. It uses Chat-GPT as a typical case example. It foregrounds the need for strict legal and ethical structures to ensure that the deployment of AI technologies reflects and advances human rights. This paper evaluates digital rights through the prism of human rights, with specific reference to international human rights law. This paper supports the opinion that a human-centred approach to AI, emphasising transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, is suitable. It also suggests making AI accountable and discusses possible approaches to receiving remedies should there be any breach of digital rights. The research will, therefore, help contribute to critical discussions on opportunities and challenges introduced by AI in the context of digital human rights. The paper finally attempts to propose ways to minimise the possible repercussions that AI might have on the enjoyment of digital and human rights.