Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a high-level conference in Strasbourg on March 27–28, where discussions focused on the challenges facing the rule of law and the opportunities and risks of the digital age.
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a high-level conference in Strasbourg on March 27–28, where discussions focused on the challenges facing the rule of law and the opportunities and risks of the digital age.
The conference, held under the Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of Europe, brought together representatives of ombudsman institutions and national human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across Europe. Key topics included the protection of human rights during crises, the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights, and cooperation with the Council of Europe. Legal aspects of artificial intelligence development were also discussed.
In her speech, Ülle Madise stated that artificial intelligence should remain a tool for humans rather than replace them. While AI can be a highly effective assistant, the risks associated with its use must also be recognized. She warned about the dangers of technological dependency, opaque automated decision-making, deepfakes, and algorithmic errors, which could threaten the rule of law and human rights. She also emphasized the crucial role of ombudsman institutions and human rights organizations in overseeing the use of artificial intelligence.
