Χρήση τεχνητής νοημοσύνης και αλγοριθμικών συστημάτων για τη διακυβέρνηση των προσφυγικών ροών στην E.E. και την Ελλάδα & τα δικαιώματα των προσφυγών σύμφωνα με το διεθνές και ενωσιακό δίκαιο

Τσακιροπούλου, Αθανασία

Use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems for the governance of refugee flows in the EU and Greece & the rights of refugees under international and EU law

Master Thesis

Author

Τσακιροπούλου, Αθανασία

Date

2024-12

Abstract

The present thesis investigates the application and consequences of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic systems in the management of refugee flows within the European Union (EU) and Greece. In particular, focusing on the challenges that arise for human rights as established by international and EU law. The research highlights the legal aspects of the digitized management of refugees through new technologies, while examining the social and humanitarian consequences of such adoption. A key issue is the analysis of the specific technologies that have been used on a pilot basis over the last decade to manage the increasing refugee flows without the necessary legal framework. Specifically, they have been included in the entire refugee journey using automated flow forecasting and control systems, tracking and deterrence technologies at physical borders, surveillance systems, biometric databases, automated asylum decisions, resettlement tools and surveillance technologies in refugee camps. While these technologies seem to contribute to the speed and efficiency of administrative procedures, they raise serious issues regarding transparency, accountability and the protection of fundamental rights. Therefore, the rights to equality and the prohibition of discrimination, privacy and family life, protection of personal data, the principle of good administration and effective remedy, dignity, life and the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading punishment or treatment, and finally the right to asylum, protection in case of removal, expulsion and extradition and the principle of non-refoulement are analyzed. Emphasis is also placed on public order and national security as grounds for restricting these rights. Therefore, this paper explores the dilemma between state imperative for security and border fortification and respect for human rights. It demonstrates that, despite the potential of technologies such as AI to assist in managing refugee flows, the lack of an adequate regulatory framework increases the risk of violations. In this context, the contribution of EU regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (2019/679) and the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (2024/1689) is examined. Finally, political and legal action is deemed necessary to ensure that these technologies are used in a beneficial way that does not criminalize the right to asylum in the name of security. It is argued that technology can contribute to the management of refugee flows, provided that strict regulatory frameworks are developed to ensure transparency, fairness and respect for refugees' rights. The integration of these principles is a precondition for ensuring the rule of law.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Δίκαιο και Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών (MSc in Law and Information and Communication Technologies)

Department

Σχολή Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών. Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

Number of pages

111

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/17319

Collections

Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

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