BackA high-level conference on the topic of “Impacts of artificial intelligence development on human rights, democracy and the rule of law” was held from February 26-27, 2019, in Helsinki, Finland. The conference was organized by the Finnish government and Council of Europe (CoE) within the framework of the Finnish Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers.
Aydin Safikhanly, the Head of Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, also took part in the conference.
Discussions were held within three sessions covering the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, democracy and the Rule of Law.
In his intervention Mr. Safikhanli mentioned the visit of the first AI humanoid robot Sophia to Azerbaijan that was introduced to the country President within the inauguration of the “ASAN Life” complex. He noted that online application service to the Azerbaijani Ombudsman has been integrated to the e-government portal and is actively used by the population.
In the session of AI on the rule of law Mr. Safikhanli urged to the panelists with the question on the possibility of involving AI to the investigation of criminal cases, especially the crimes against peace and humanity. He emphasized the necessity of a question which arose from the application of double standards against Azerbaijan. He informed the participants about the Khojaly genocide, also the nationwide march held in Baku with the participation of the country President and more than 55,000 Azerbaijanis regarding the 27th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide. It was noted that various international organizations were appealed on that issue during 27 years no action towards just legal assessment of these crime was taken due to double standards and political interests. Thus, the will on involvement of AI to the solution of the problem came to the stage due to unjust and biased position demonstrated by some people working in authorized bodies competent in this field.
Source: Office of the Ombudsman, Azerbaijan
