Authors:
Ali Zeineddine

Addresses:
Department of Political Studies, Intelligentsia Center for Research and Studies, Suite, Beirut, Lebanon.

Abstract:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern warfare, presenting both opportunities and challenges for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This paper explores the intersection of AI and IHL, focusing on the implications of AI on key humanitarian principles: distinction, proportionality, necessity, and humanity. By analyzing case studies and conducting a thorough legal analysis, the paper identifies significant gaps in the current legal frameworks governing the use of AI in armed conflicts. These gaps raise concerns about the potential for AI to undermine established IHL principles and the protection of human rights during warfare. The study further examines the ethical and legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors deploying AI technologies in combat. Based on these findings, the paper offers targeted recommendations for policymakers to adapt existing legal frameworks and develop new regulations to ensure that AI advancements in military applications are aligned with humanitarian principles. The ultimate aim is to promote the responsible use of AI in warfare, safeguarding human dignity and minimizing harm to civilians and combatants alike, in accordance with IHL.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); International Humanitarian Law (IHL); Modern Warfare; Legal Frameworks; Humanitarian Principles; Military Ethics.

Received on: 16/09/2023, Revised on: 29/11/2023, Accepted on: 05/01/2024, Published on: 07/06/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSHS.2024.000263

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Humanities and Society, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages: 49-56

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