We are confronted with fundamental questions about ethical treatments of AI, says CJI

"There is a complex interplay between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and personhood where we find ourselves navigating uncharted territories that demand both philosophical reflection and practical considerations," he said.

While citing the example of a human robot Sophia, which was granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia, the CJI said, "In contemplating the intersection of AI and personhood, we are confronted with fundamental questions about the ethical treatment of these technologies. We must reflect on whether all humans who live, breathe and walk are entitled to personhood and citizenship based on their identity."

The CJI was addressing the plenary session of the 36th 'LAWASIA' conference virtually, where he spoke on “Identity, the Individual and the State - New Paths to liberty” and also discussed about the several aspects of the AI.