The Moral Landscape Of Ai And Its Implications For Human Dignity

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence represents one of the most transformative technological developments of the 21st century, posing unprecedented challenges to the foundational concept of human dignity enshrined in international and domestic legal frameworks. This research paper examines the intersection between AI deployment and human dignity through the lens of international human rights law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), and emerging AI-specific legislation such as the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (2024) and the European Union's AI Act (2024). The paper analyzes how AI systems impact fundamental rights to privacy, autonomy, non-discrimination, and personal dignity, with particular emphasis on Indian constitutional provisions under Article 21. Through doctrinal analysis and examination of recent legal developments, this study argues that human dignity must serve as the foundational principle for AI governance, requiring robust legal frameworks that balance technological innovation with the protection of inalienable human rights. The paper concludes with recommendations for a dignity-centric approach to AI regulation.