ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VIS-A-VIS THE RIGHTS OF THE FEMALE GENDER: THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming societies, influencing social, economic, and legal domains globally. However, its intersection with gender rights, particularly those of women, has raised critical concerns. This paper examines the implications of AI on female gender rights through legal lens. While AI appears to possess potentials for advancing gender equity seen in applications in healthcare and education, it simultaneously perpetuates gender biases entrenched in training data and algorithms. Instances of AI-enabled discrimination in hiring, predictive policing, and content moderation illustrate the risk of undermining women’s rights. These challenges necessitate robust legal frameworks to ensure AI technologies uphold gender equality principles. This study evaluates existing international human rights instruments, such as CEDAW, and their applicability to AI governance. Also analyzed is domestic legislative responses, and an examination of how nations address algorithmic bias and gender discrimination. The paper further explores the role of legal principles like fairness, accountability, and transparency in mitigating AI's adverse effects on women. The paper emphasizes the need for intersection in AI regulation, considering diverse challenges faced by women based on race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. The paper advocates for a proactive, rights-based legal approach to AI governance, promoting gender equity in both development and deployment phases.