The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights was invited to participate in an Expert Group Meeting focused on countering the terrorist exploitation of artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia. This event was organized by the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and funded by the Government of Japan. It took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, over two days, on December 3rd and 4th.
Our Senior Legal Officer, Alessia Gualtieri, shared insights on the trends of AI misuse by terrorist organizations and emphasized the human rights and criminal law implications of AI use in criminal proceedings and the broader criminal justice system. As part of her recommendations for the ethical use of AI, Alessia presented the TRUST-AI project, an initiative that advocates for the application of AI by criminal justice actors while emphasizing a human rights-centered approach.
Her presentation aimed to connect the technical aspects of AI with the legal and operational challenges faced by practitioners in the field.
The workshop brought together international experts, criminal justice practitioners, and policymakers from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to discuss the emerging threats posed by the misuse of AI in areas such as terrorist propaganda, recruitment, financing, and operational planning.
The IIJ workshop provided a valuable platform for discussion on the role of AI in criminal justice. The Siracusa Institute underscored the need to bridge knowledge gaps among justice professionals regarding AI to establish a robust governance framework for its ethical use, which upholds the rule of law and safeguards human rights.