International Law
Meysam Haghseresht
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Introduction Over the past decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly permeated nearly every aspect of our lives—including communication, health care, education, means of industrial production, leisure activities, culture, and even our relationships. This widespread integration has ...
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Introduction Over the past decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly permeated nearly every aspect of our lives—including communication, health care, education, means of industrial production, leisure activities, culture, and even our relationships. This widespread integration has brought about dramatic changes across these fields. From a strategic and organizational standpoint, the measures of political, economic, military, and regional and global institutions reflect a growing awareness of AI’s vast potential, as well as its possible threats to society. AI holds the promise of helping humans maximize their time, freedom, and happiness. Yet, it also carries the risk of leading us toward a dystopian society. It is thus an urgent priority to strike a balance between technological advancement and the protection of human rights, as this will shape our future society. Currently, there is no standardized process for evaluating the impact of AI systems on human rights. A promising way forward is the use of AI human rights impact assessments, which can help AI developers (e.g., government agencies or businesses) anticipate and mitigate the human rights impact of AI systems, both before and after these systems are made available to the public. However, it is not always easy to grasp the range of ways AI can impact human rights. Public discussions often focus on issues like privacy and discrimination, as these are more immediately understandable and relatable. In contrast, the impact on other rights can be harder to conceptualize, making it more difficult to identify exactly how violations might occur. In this respect, the present research aimed to examine the impact of AI on the right to health, evaluating both its positive and negative effects. Although access to AI can be justified under the right to development within the framework of international human rights, its negative effects on the right to health present a significant challenge. Therefore, alongside acknowledging the potential harms, it is necessary to take measures to balance technological advancement with the protection of human rights. To address this challenge, the study first evaluated AI services vis-à-vis the fundamental components of the right to health. Then it explored the specific rights related to health, and finally, analyzed the results. The research questions are as follows: What are the effects of AI on the right to health? And how can we reduce the negative effects of AI on the right to health?Literature ReviewAlthough some researches have discussed the impact of AI on human rights in general, only a few have focused on specific rights—such as the right to work. At the same time, there is valuable literature in the field of medicine addressing the impact of AI. The present research contributes to the discussion through its precise and focused analysis of the effects of AI on the right to health.Materials and MethodsThis research employed a descriptive method to examine the fundamental components of the right to health, as well as the related rights that have been influenced by AI. In addition, an analytical method was used to evaluate both the positive and negative effects of AI on the right to health. Results and DiscussionThe rights to health and technology have become more interconnected than ever, as AI increasingly permeates various aspects of human life. Despite concerns, the significant benefits of AI for human life and personality have prevented any halt in its progress. However, threats arising from the misuse of AI can be intentional, negligent, accidental, or stem from a lack of anticipation and preparedness for its transformative impact on society. It is thus essential to address the root causes of these threats in order to ensure security and safety. The current analysis examined the extent and nature of AI’s impact on the fundamental components of the right to health and related rights. The findings showed both fear and hope. While AI offers many positive effects, gaps in its application raise significant fears. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a regulatory framework for the development and use of AI and robotics that upholds and respects human dignity. Given the unique features of AI, monitoring systems for verification and continuous oversight must also be tailored accordingly. Decisions increasingly rely on these systems, yet there is often a lack of transparency, accountability, and safeguards regarding their design, function, and evolution over time. In addition, the inherent uncertainty surrounding AI adds to the complexity of this challenge. Moreover, the environmental impact of AI (e.g., pollution) contributes to serious risks to human health. Without adequate safeguards, oversight, and protection of human rights in the development and deployment of AI, the health and well-being of both current and future generations will be jeopardized. To responsibly advance AI and harness its benefits, policymakers must carefully consider its effects on a broad range of fundamental rights and freedoms protected by human rights instruments. Finally, ensuring equitable access to AI—based on the principle of non-discrimination—remains a vital concern.ConclusionAI in the health sector presents both opportunities and challenges for the right to health. On the one hand, it offers undeniable benefits such as improved diagnosis and treatment, more equitable access to healthcare services, and increased efficiency within health systems. On the other hand, serious concerns arise from algorithmic discrimination, violations of privacy, and reduced accountability. To address these risks, it is essential to develop comprehensive regulatory frameworks grounded in human rights principles. Such frameworks should ensure algorithmic transparency, data diversity, institutional accountability, and equitable access to technology. Only by balancing innovation and ethics can we achieve a future in which AI not only enhances physical health, but also human dignity and rights.
leila raisi; masoud raei; masoumeh ebrahimi
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Advances in aerospace technology especially in the 20 century unveiled a new kind of aircraft as (remotely piloted aircraft) which is deployed in military and civil application. In recent years, the civil usage of this aircraft has influential advancement and with no doubt in the future, this new technology ...
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Advances in aerospace technology especially in the 20 century unveiled a new kind of aircraft as (remotely piloted aircraft) which is deployed in military and civil application. In recent years, the civil usage of this aircraft has influential advancement and with no doubt in the future, this new technology will have a great advancement. Some believe that by inventing and increasing the use of this new technology and taking into account the capabilities of these aircraft, the aerospace has become a serious concern and a potential threat to civil rights. Almost all countries are encountered with the same challenges with the use of RPA and their impact on the privacy rights of people. In this article, the effect of the use of RPA on the privacy of the people and the necessity observance of this right at the time of concluding of regulations on the operation of the mentioned aircraft considering the economic and social benefits of the deployment of this technology, are considered and emphasized.
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The right to be forgotten is a relatively recent concept raised in the European Union and the United States. This right authorizes people to require deletion of information and data published on internet with their consent or by third parties; if a person applies this right, the others may not follow ...
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The right to be forgotten is a relatively recent concept raised in the European Union and the United States. This right authorizes people to require deletion of information and data published on internet with their consent or by third parties; if a person applies this right, the others may not follow them via search engines and with the passage of time, different social stigma are not affixed to them. This right is not absolute and must be considered in conjunction with other rights such as freedom of expression and media freedom. Therefore, it is necessary, based on specific circumstances of each case, to determine, whether a deletion request is justified. This article, through a descriptive-analytic method, has studied this issue in the legal systems of the European Union, the United States, Iran and Imamia jurisprudence and concluded that in Iran, such right does not clearly exist and its legal recognition is necessary.
