Human Rights In The Age Of Algorithmic Governance: Preserving Democratic Values In Digital Decision Making

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Ms. Nishka H Jadhav, BBA LLB, Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (KSLU), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Mr. Aarav Aiyar, BBA LLB, Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (KSLU), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Mr Pulkit Sodani, BBA LLB, Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (KSLU), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ABSTRACT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as both, an enabler of progress and a source of profound ethical concern, particularly in relation to the protection of human rights. This paper undertakes a critical analysis of the risks posed by AI technologies to privacy, accountability & justice which are the three domains where violations are most acutely experienced. To being with, first the paper will interrogates how large-scale data collection, surveillance mechanisms, and predictive analytics challenge traditional understandings of privacy, often eroding individual autonomy without adequate safeguards or consent. Second, it addresses the problem of accountability in algorithmic decision making systems. The opacity of machine-learning systems raises urgent questions about responsibility that lies with developers, deployers, or systems themselves. This accountability gap weakens both legal redress and public trust. Third, the study examines justice in the broader social context, highlighting how AI systems frequently reproduce or intensify structural inequalities. Algorithmic bias disproportionately affects marginalized groups, reinforcing discrimination under the guise of neutrality and efficiency.

In conclusion, by situating these challenges within legal, ethical, and policy frameworks, the paper argues that unchecked AI development risks displacing foundational human rights principles. It calls for comprehensive governance mechanisms that embed transparency, fairness, and accountability into AI systems from their inception. Far from advocating technological resistance, the analysis seeks to reconcile innovation with human dignity, contending that the legitimacy of AI rests on its capacity to serve justice rather than compromise it. Ultimately, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI and human rights by mapping the contours of risk and suggesting pathways toward responsible, rights-based integration of technology into society.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Human Rights; Privacy; Accountability; Algorithmic Bias; Justice; Technological Regulation.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF ALGORITHMIC GOVERNANCE- PRESERVING DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN DIGITAL.

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