JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ARE VIEW OF DECIDED CASES

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is transforming various aspects of human life. The evolution of Artificial Intelligence creates concerns over abuse of human rights and opportunities for human rights to thrive.
The impact of artificial intelligence on human rights has not enjoyed judicial attention in the Nigeria. There is therefore the need to consider whether judicial interpretation of constitutional provisions guaranteeing rights, are sufficient to protect human rights which are impacted by Artificial Intelligence as it evolves. This study undertakes a critical review of judicial perspectives on the intersection of human rights and artificial intelligence in Nigeria. The study is purely doctrinal in nature, and
employed the use of both primary and secondary sources of law in identifying and explaining the themes of this analysis. The study finds that while there are no specific actions affording the courts the opportunity to analyse the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights, the Courts have interpreted the law on integral aspects of Artificial Intelligence in its interaction with human rights, which will form a background for the development of effective programs and policies for the protection of rights
in the face of Artificial Intelligence. The study recommends the utilization of Artificial Intelligence for the protection of human rights and the progressive interpretation of constitutional provisions to provide ample protection for human rights in the face of Artificial Intelligence.