Andriy Tyshchenko, co-founder and member of the board of the NGO MEC “Pro Justice”, took part in the conference “Artificial Intelligence for Developing Countries”, which was held at the UN Office in Vienna and organized by SCLA and CORID. In his speech, Mr. Andriy drew attention to the following: Infrastructure is a key issue: AI-based solutions require a strong infrastructure. Access to the Internet, computers, or smartphones is a must. “Computers don’t grow on trees,” the speaker noted. The case of Ukraine: The current situation in Ukraine with 16-hour power outages emphasizes the need for reliable infrastructure. Without it, the use of AI becomes almost impossible. Global access to data: Open data and global access to it are fundamental. This is an important step to ensure that everyone benefits from AI advances. Unrivaled efficiency of AI: AI works 24/7 without the need for rest, providing constant services. However, it also creates new challenges that we must cope with. Resolving millions of cases in places where justice is not available: AI has the potential to resolve millions of small cases around the world. For many people, the main question is: “How many years are you willing to wait for a drop of empathy?” But the main thing is the openness of the algorithms, their accuracy, and the data on which AI will be trained Ensuring equal access: Ensuring access to technology and data for developing countries is critical. It is about providing an opportunity to be on the same level as big tech. The need for regulation: While we have some examples of AI regulation, there is a gap in the regulation of AI-based military technologies, an area that needs immediate attention. It should be noted that the use of AI is a growing concern for the global community in many aspects. In the field of justice, the use of AI is also ambiguous. The CCJE Opinion of December 1, 2023, entitled “Moving forward – the use of assistive technologies in judicial proceedings” is interesting for analysis. The purpose of the Opinion is to study the advantages and disadvantages of using assistive technologies in the administration of justice. He recognizes that the use of technology by society will continue to evolve. Courts and the judiciary must keep pace with such developments. It also emphasizes the importance of developing and using technology in a way that supports and, where possible, reinforces the fundamental principles of the rule of law. They can, for example, be used to assist judges and parties in litigation, improving the accuracy of decision-making. It can also contribute to the speed and efficiency of the administration of justice. In particular, this should strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, both of which are guaranteed at the international level by the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR)1 , as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other European and international instruments.

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