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Exploring the Complementary Role of Artificial Intelligence on Right to Life: Human Right Perspective

Godfree Matthew

Faculty of Law, Department of International Law & Jurisprudence, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State 342111, Nigeria.

*Corresponding author: Godfree Matthew

Published: October 20,2025

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence has ushered in the fourth revolution which has affected humanity and influenced all spheres of human endeavour. The advancement in science and technology ushered by Artificial intelligence has brought about a lot of fear and distrust between man and sciences. While some view artificial intelligence as a Frankeintein Monster that seeks to supplant the role of human beings in the 21st century, others believe that artificial intelligence is an innovation that compliments human endeavours. With respect to right to life as a component of human rights, it is not farfetched to conclude that artificial intelligence may negatively affect the right to life of citizens in certain circumstances. Nevertheless, it will also be fair and balanced to posit that artificial intelligence can positively contribute to right to life of citizens by enhancing quality of life in the areas of medical care, security, capacity building and other related areas. It is from this prism that this paper derives its inspiration. The aim of this paper is to establish that artificial intelligence can complement the realization and actualization of right to life of citizens when deployed effectively. That is why this paper is captured as “exploring the complimentary role of artificial intelligence on right to life”. This paper has adopted doctrinal research, where references to book, articles in journals, statutes, conventions and case laws are resorted to.

Keywords

Exploring; Complementary; Artificial intelligence; Right to Life

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How to cite this paper

Exploring the Complementary Role of Artificial Intelligence on Right to Life: Human Right Perspective

How to cite this paper: Godfree Matthew. (2025). Exploring the Complementary Role of Artificial Intelligence on Right to Life: Human Right Perspective. International Journal of Law and Social Justice1(1), 50-60.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijlsj.2025.12.008