Protecting human rights in the age of Artificial Intelligence

  • Brayan Geovanny Haro-Erazo Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
  • María Elena Infante-Miranda Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
  • Salomón Alejandro Montece-Giler Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, human rights protection, legal challenges, (UNESCO Thesaurus)

Abstract

The protection of human rights in the face of advances in artificial intelligence (AI) represents a crucial challenge in the global context and particularly in Ecuador. This legal analysis examines the impact of AI on fundamental rights, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing specific regulatory frameworks. Using a qualitative methodology and semi-structured interviews, it highlights the need for regulation that establishes clear ethical and legal principles for the development and implementation of these technologies. It proposes strengthening Article 16 of the Ecuadorian Constitution and creating specialized legislation to ensure that AI serves to improve quality of life without compromising human rights. The study concludes that AI acts as a “double-edged sword,” with the potential to both benefit and threaten human dignity, depending on its use and regulation.

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Author Biographies

Brayan Geovanny Haro-Erazo, Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
María Elena Infante-Miranda, Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
Salomón Alejandro Montece-Giler, Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador

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Published
2025-10-27
Section
De Investigación

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