The principle of Proportionality in Light of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflicts

Subject Areas : Legal Studies of Cyberspace

sepideh alayee fard ¹ (International Law Department, Law Faculty, Azad University Najaf Abad , Najaf Abad, Isfahan, iran)
masoud rae ² (Department of Law, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.)
Alireza Ansari Mahyari ³ (Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Law, Faculty of Theological Law and Islamic Studies, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Iran)

Received: 2023-12-25 Accepted : 2024-04-17 Published : 2024-06-08

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Armed Conflicts, The Principle of Proportionality, Humanitarian Law,

Abstract :

Artificial intelligence, akin to any scientific discipline, yields numerous positive and negative impacts. The identification and management of these effects are essential in determining the most appropriate response to a given target in the shortest possible time during conflict. The evolution of technology and its influence on warfare armaments has engendered a new paradigm in armed conflicts. Artificial intelligence is poised to fundamentally transform the dynamics of warfare, as it possesses the capability to amass and scrutinize extensive data from diverse conflict scenarios, enabling it to make more suitable decisions. Consequently, this has contributed to a reduction in loss of life and financial resources in conflicts compared to conventional warfare. Given the alterations introduced by this advancement in the realm of conflict law, several tenets of humanitarian law necessitate revision. Foremost among these tenets is the principle of proportionality. In this article, the redefinition of this principle is addressed, with an initial elucidation of the nature and attributes of artificial intelligence, followed by an exploration of the interplay between humanitarian rights and the principle of proportionality. The role of technology in armed conflicts is then expounded upon, and subsequently, an examination of the application of the principle of proportionality in conjunction with artificial intelligence is conducted, encompassing its effects on the ability to detect, assess, and respond to targets and threats. With the decrease in casualties attributable to the utilization of technology, the principle of proportionality in armed conflicts should be reviewed through a human-centric approach, ensuring the responsible and ethical implementation of this technology.

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