Dr. Khatuna Burkadze, Professor at the School of Law, Caucasus University, presented a report on digital transformation at the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Covenants. The Institute of International Law at the Faculty of Law, Tbilisi State University, organized the international conference in collaboration with COST Action BLUE-RIGHTS.

Dr. Khatuna Burkadze examined how digital transformation and artificial intelligence systems affect fundamental human rights and freedoms. She stated: “The international covenants on civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights were created at a time when their authors could not have foreseen the stages and opportunities of the digital world’s development. As artificial intelligence systems are implemented, human-machine interactions expand daily, underscoring the need to revise traditional approaches. The borderless nature of digital space requires a new understanding of human rights protection and expanded strategic and legal frameworks for responsible technology use in data-driven, digitally governed societies. Specifically, the latest risks associated with artificial intelligence systems must be clearly defined by identifying relevant typologies. This process determines the establishment of new organizational and technical measures to ensure the protection of individuals’ legitimate interests.”

“The increasing scale of artificial intelligence development necessitates global agreement among both state and non-state actors. In 2025, the UN General Assembly established the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. This platform can facilitate not only the discussion of emerging trends in digital transformation but also the achievement of consensus among digital stakeholders,” Dr. Khatuna Burkadze added.