Convergence Of Technology And Law Equilibrating AI For Justice And Child Protection
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 19
- 2 min read
Dr. Kuldeep Singh Panwar & K. Livi Yeptho
ABSTRACT
A prerequisite in the modern era is computer technologies, which have continued gaining momentum with each groundbreaking development. As part of a generation that has undergone avant-garde progress in fostering technological convenience, the legal system also needed the implementation of such dynamic innovation into its framework. Crimes against children have been unrelenting and ubiquitous, which would present a dual-edged sword for society with the onset of technology. On one end of the spectrum, there exists the peril of online child pornography and cyber-related crimes; on the flip side, the application of AI can facilitate the generation of significant information regarding the exploitation of minors, identifying spurious images and videos through the analysis of digital data, employing AI-driven systems alongside other specialized tools to categorize the data and detect recordings and images that illustrate the sexual abuse of minors.
This paper explores the multifaceted role of AI in combating crimes against children, with a focus on India’s Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012. Global initiatives, such as the United Nations’ AI for Safer Children (AI4SC) schemes, highlight the international consensus on leveraging AI for child protection while underscoring the necessity of ethical safeguards to uphold privacy and human rights.
Despite its transformative potential, the utilization of AI in the legal realm necessitates stringent ethical frameworks to prevent misuse, ensure transparency, and protect vulnerable populations. This paper also addresses the challenges posed by AI-generated content and the need for legislative and regulatory measures to navigate the complexities of AI ethics in law enforcement. Ultimately, the convergence of technology and law, exemplified by India’s pioneering adoption of AI in legal research and child protection, demonstrates the potential of AI to enhance justice delivery while safeguarding the welfare of society’s most vulnerable members.
Keywords: POCSO ACT 2012, children, child sexual abuse, AI technologies.
