Event Overview
The Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights at the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala, is hosting a pivotal Two-Day International Hybrid Conference on October 25th & 26th, 2024, titled “Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights.” This groundbreaking conference is set to bring together a diverse group of scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to address the profound and complex interactions between Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and human rights.
The Conference Themes
The central theme of the conference is the convergence of AI and human rights, focusing on key ethical, legal, and social considerations. Topics include:
- The protection of fundamental human rights in the age of AI.
- The implications of AI advancements on human dignity and autonomy.
- Ethical and legal challenges associated with AI in various fields.
- Responsibilities and accountability for AI-driven human rights violations.
AI is rapidly advancing, and its integration into different sectors is raising questions about its impacts on human rights, autonomy, and dignity. One of the focal points of the conference is how to ensure that AI systems respect human rights, especially for vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The event will foster dialogue on the necessity of frameworks to guide AI’s responsible use and the accountability of human creators and operators for AI’s actions, even as systems become more autonomous.
Call for Papers
The conference is inviting research papers from a wide range of participants, including academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students. Papers should address various dimensions of the intersection between AI and human rights, with a focus on advancing responsible AI usage. Authors have the opportunity to contribute to the growing conversation on AI and human rights, exploring new ethical governance models and promoting transparency and accountability in AI technologies.
Submission and Registration Guidelines
Participants are encouraged to submit full research papers along with their registration. Submissions must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Word limit: 3500 to 4500 words (excluding footnotes).
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12 (main text), size 10 (footnotes).
- Referencing: OSCOLA 4th Edition.
- A similarity index of up to 15% and AI-generated content of up to 5% is allowed.
The selected best papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN number, offering participants a valuable opportunity for academic contribution.
Program Format and Registration Fees
The conference will follow a hybrid format, with offline technical sessions by experts on Day 1 at CUSAT’s School of Legal Studies, and online paper presentations on Day 2. Registration fees are nominal, with ₹750 for single authors and ₹1000 for co-authors.
Notable Patrons and Coordinators
The conference is guided by Justice (Rtd.) K. M. Joseph, Chair Professor at the Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, along with Dr. Preetha S., Director of the School of Legal Studies at CUSAT. Dr. Aneesh V. Pillai serves as the conference coordinator, and Ms. Nandana Rajesh is the Research Assistant.
For participants and researchers passionate about AI, law, and ethics, this conference presents a unique platform to engage in critical discussions and contribute to the evolving discourse on the intersection of AI and human rights.
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