BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. Artificial
intelligence technologies offer broad opportunities to improve the
functioning of judicial systems, but they cannot fully replace the
human factor, Chairman of the Constitutional Court Farhad
Abdullayev said, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
Speaking at the International Baku Summit of Ombudsmen on “Human
Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks
and Responsibilities,” Abdullayev told that AI can serve as a
useful tool for systematizing judicial practice, analyzing legal
databases and improving access to court services.
However, he stressed that the essence of justice extends beyond
technical procedures.
“It is based on legal reasoning, conscience, inner conviction
and a proper assessment of the substance of human rights.
Therefore, artificial intelligence cannot fully replace judicial
discretion and the human factor,” he said.
Abdullayev noted that the growing use of artificial intelligence
also raises new legal challenges, including issues related to
personal data protection, algorithmic discrimination, digital
surveillance and safeguarding fundamental rights.
He said one of the key tasks for modern legal systems is to
maintain a balance between technological progress and the
protection of fundamental rights.
The Constitutional Court chairman also highlighted the
importance of international cooperation in regulating artificial
intelligence, saying the global nature of digital technologies
requires unified legal approaches and common standards.
He pointed to Azerbaijan’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy for
2025–2028 as a comprehensive framework guiding the country’s
development in this field.
The strategy outlines priorities including building an AI
ecosystem, promoting innovation, strengthening human capital,
developing modern infrastructure, enhancing information security
and improving ethical and legal regulation.
Abdullayev said the strategy is not only a roadmap for
technological advancement but also reflects a governance philosophy
based on human rights protection, transparency, accountability and
human oversight.
He added that the document provides a strong legal and
institutional foundation for the human-centered and responsible
development of artificial intelligence in Azerbaijan.
According to him, the key principle in applying AI technologies
is ensuring the primacy of human rights, with all systems required
to operate in line with legality, legitimate purpose,
proportionality and legal certainty.
