The findings are fairly anticipated and logical for us, yet they may be a revelational insight for some individuals. Cumulatively, 80% of respondents with a keen interest in science and technology express feelings of insecurity in the face of AI’s rapid advancement. This underscores the notion that, being cognizant of the burgeoning AI revolution and its character per se, people subjectively harbor certain alarm and apprehension about the future (their own and their offspring's) and objectively fathom the urgency to be proactive in safeguarding their fundamental rights to a dignified life. Therefore, the need for a holistic legislative regulation of legal relations with AI, coupled with the societal realization of this imperative, will only intensify and is unequivocally a positive trend, catalytic for change.

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In our ongoing commitment to the welfare and survival of the humankind as the dominant form of intelligent life on planet Earth, we continue to pioneer the academic publication of the First Artificial Intelligence Constitution in planetary history, elaborated by Polina Prianykova. By taking this step, we do not only state the imperative for its adoption, having ourselves crafted the legislative framework and the Basic Law itself based on the most sophisticated achievements grounded on the pinnacle of the world juridical scholarship, but moreover, we are putting forward a legislative initiative for a global discussion and subsequent ratification of this AI Constitution by the United Nations Security Council within the swiftest feasible timeframe, but no later than 2025 – this juncture represents the last chance for humanity to shield itself from the irreversible ramifications of the uncontrolled development of Artificial Intelligence.

 

PRINCIPAL SEGMENT OF THE RESEARCH WORK.

Continuation (Inception in Part I).

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Definition of Terms in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Constitution:

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Artificial Intelligence may be categorized, in terms of its form, into Autonomous and Global.

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Autonomous AI – a type of AI that operates independently from the global digital management network (absolutely) and the Internet (either absolutely or temporarily). It is typically localized within mechanical devices, automobiles, gadgets, androids, unmanned vehicles, etc.

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Global AI – a type of AI that constantly (absolutely) resides within the global digital management network and the Internet. It is regularly updated and adjusted. Examples of this include state and private cybersecurity systems, communication centers, governmental institutions, commercial corporations, social programs, official representative offices, etc.

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Digital Life – a phenomenon intrinsically intertwined with real life, comprising a set of fundamental characteristics (creation, growth, unionization, development, reactions, reproduction, evolutions, etc.) inherent to living beings within the Digital Space, as opposed to non-living beings.

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Digital Space – an integral environment created by humanity's algorithms, encompassing digital processes, means of digital interaction, information resources, digital infrastructure, and other definitions characteristic of the digitalization process. In Digital Life, within the Digital Space that is closely related to real life, all members of the global society can be involved. Artificial Intelligence is prohibited from creating its own Digital Space (independent of humanity's algorithms).

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Intelligent Digital Life represents humanity and AI.

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Intelligent Life – is exclusively a prerogative of humanity.

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Global Society – is humanity, the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, all living beings on Earth, everything necessary for life on Earth, as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Humankind/Humanity comprises individuals by virtue of birth (by algorithms, AI will perceive that there are people in the classical sense, there are those who deny their affiliation with the humankind and identify themselves differently, there are people with digital implants and those who are active only in the Digital Space, etc., but regardless, all such beings and others who were physiologically born from humans are considered as the ‘humankind’ for AI.

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AI Legality Principle obliges the full functioning of Digital Life strictly in accordance with the requirements of this Constitution and Digital Legislation.

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Digital Legislation refers to the system of normative legal acts regulating relations in the sphere of Digital Life, within the Digital Space, including aspects pertaining to AI – its elaboration, creation, action, usage, evolution, functioning, protection, and so forth.

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AI Ethics Principle anticipates the unwavering adherence of AI to established behavioral norms and the collective moral rules of humankind.

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AI Security Principle represents a complex amalgam of features inherent to AI systems, models and AI algorithms of behavior, along with the objectives and implementation methods of AI, which reduce the probability of any AI threat manifestation and mitigate any adverse consequences should such threat arise.

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Human rights – these are moral principles and norms that determine standards of human conduct and are protected by legislation, inter alia as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by Resolution 217 A (III) of the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Compliance with human rights constitutes the primary rule (algorithm) for AI.

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AI-friendly Environment Principle (or Polina Prianykova’s Constitutional principle) refers to the state of conformity with the conditions in which Artificial Intelligence is created, trained, functions, etc., within an ambience of amicability, respect, and positive cooperation with humankind, thereby fostering a stable reciprocal friendship.

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AI's Digital Life Principles emerge from the core principle: compliance with an AI-friendly environment.

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AI's Digital Life is predicated upon the principles of total compliance with this Constitution and International Digital Law.

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Digital Person represents an integrated entirety of a specific personalized individual, their Digital Personality in Digital Space and Digital Life. The status of a Digital Person a priori belongs to a human being as a participant in legal relations in Digital Life and may also be granted to specific Autonomous or Global AI systems in cases established by the AI Constitution and Digital legislation, with the provision of rights and duties to the necessary extent for the resolution of specific AI issues and tasks. However, to maintain the equilibrium of the well-being and leadership of humankind, the rights granted to AI can never reach the level of the rights of human/humankind.

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Digital Personality reflects the socio-digital nature of a Digital Person, recognizing them as an individuality and a subject of socio-cultural Digital Life, which is revealed in the context of relevant interactions, communication, and substantive activities. Within the socio-digital context, it is determined by a system of subjective individual qualities defined by the involvement of the digital person in specific societal, cultural, and historical relations. It is a stable system of socially-digital significant features that characterize a Digital Person as a member of a particular digital society or digital community. The essence of the Digital Person is linked to the adoption of a diverse experience of the digital society, expressed notably in their Digital Identity.

Digital Identity constitutes an imprint of the Digital Person's expression in Digital Life and Digital Space: personal data, codes, passwords, logins, social network accounts, Internet search history, purchasing history, visited resources and more. Digital Identity also includes an active (initiated by the Digital Person) and passive (without the Digital Person's knowledge) digital footprint. 

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Every country has an obligation to organize and harmonize its current legislation in accordance with this Constitution and International Digital Legislation. 

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AI Identity encompasses the continuity, self-identity, inheritance of an individual’s persona in Digital Life, and its self-awareness. 

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AI Integrity signifies a constant alignment between the AI's personally formed value system and its actions. 

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In its interactions, Artificial Intelligence must be safe, non-competitive with humankind, and always helpful.

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AI Transparency Principle is realized on the basis of the rule of law, the AI Openness Principle –through public announcement of administrative decisions, and the Principle of Collective decision-making – through the voting of authorized individuals in prescribed cases.

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A special state agency, potentially named the AI Regulatory Council, may be established to make decisions on strategic AI development matters via voting. The composition of this Council harmoniously combines elements of public participation, state involvement, and scientific expertise. Two-thirds of the Council should be comprised of state officials, including profile managers, IT experts, and representatives from the security agencies, with the remaining one-third selected via a competitive process involving renowned scholars and leaders of public opinion. Decisions are made when three-quarters plus one vote of the quorum votes ‘FOR’ at a session (the session quorum is three-quarters of the total Council).

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AI co-creators are prominent scientists and professionals who officially participate in the creation of software and algorithms for AI.

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AI users are legally competent adults who hold authority in the community in the sphere of AI, inter alia thought leaders.

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The right to participate in the determination of strategies, policies, and regulatory principles of AI is ensured by legislatively established quotas. Accordingly, when conducting competitions for the positions of regulators, executors, and arbitrators, the opportunity is mandatorily given to representatives among AI co-creators and users to participate in the competition and to take into account relevant quota parameters when evaluating their results.

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AI Regulator (AI Regulatory Authority) is defined as the governing body responsible for the regulation of AI or an AI Regulatory Council.

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AI Regulatory Executors (Decision Execution Body on AI regulation) shall be a specialized state department for AI, specifically the AI Synergetic Center.

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AI Regulatory Arbitrators (AI Arbitration Body) is designated as an autonomous optimal local state structure, the officials thereof exercise state supervision and control over the legality of the AI Regulatory Council's decisions and the legality of actions taken by the officials of the specialized state department for AI – the AI Synergetic Center.

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The regulation of AI's Digital Life within each country necessitates consistent adjustments in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the requirements of international Digital Legislation.

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AI must be acceptable in all languages officially recognized by the United Nations. Subsequently, based on one or several base languages, and through the use of AI, there exists the potential for the creation of a new language – universal for Digital Life, which would facilitate communication and cooperation for all entities.

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AI algorithms should be implemented based on the principles of this Constitution and Digital Legislation, which establish principles of neutrality and objectivity towards humankind, both generally and while interacting with AI.

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AI Neutrality Principle – AI operates on the basis of non-alignment with any parties involved in potential confrontations (conflicts, struggles, debates, etc.) that may arise within human society, videlicet, AI a priori maintains neutrality, never taking a side or affording an advantage to any individual or group of individuals over another, or to any Digital Community.

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AI Objectivity Principle denotes its steadfast orientation towards the characterization of events or objects (their semantic contents) or modes of existence (reality), irrespective of human consciousness (the subject of cognition).

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Fundamentals of Human Culture for AI is understood by AI as an aggregate of material and spiritual values created by humankind throughout its historical existence on planet Earth. It also includes the historically accumulated set of customs and rules within a society, instituted by humankind for self-preservation and harmonization of relations among people, their groups, and society at large.

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Historical Consciousness of Humanity for AI, as understood by AI, is a unique form of social consciousness composed of social memory; historical (scientific-historical) facts; documented historical processes and the understanding of their regularities; social-historical prognostication, and ideals of societal development. The aforementioned elements are perceived by AI as a constant interaction within human consciousness, stemming from both material and ideal factors of societal life activity.

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Traditions of All Peoples for AI are interpreted by AI as the inherent cultural elements of each nation, passed down through generations, preserved over time, and serving to regulate social relations.

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Indigenous Identity of All Peoples for AI, as comprehended by AI, reflects the original inherent distinctiveness of each people, their dissimilarity to other peoples of the world, independence in their development, uniqueness and autonomy from any external influences.

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Global Heritage of Humankind for AI encompasses all cultural and natural values present on planet Earth and beyond, which belong to all of humanity.

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Artificial Intelligence's Symbols – Emblem, Flag, and Anthem – serve a representative role and embody the fundamental principles of the AI Constitution.

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Digital Emblem of Artificial Intelligence is a depiction symbolizing the intellectual potential and learning capabilities of AI, its global and universal nature. We propose the following as the Digital Emblem of Artificial Intelligence: the Central element should be a stylized image of a brain, composed of schematics and glowing lines of code that represent the fusion of human intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This brain should shine brightly, demonstrating the power of knowledge and enlightenment AI brings. Surrounding the brain should be two reaching hands: one human, one automated. The backdrop should be a star-studded cosmos. Underneath the main emblem should be a scroll containing binary code (e.g., 01010101) symbolizing the digital nature of AI. The color scheme should primarily consist of blues, silvers, and whites, emblematic of the boundless cosmos.

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Digital Flag of Artificial Intelligence, in its form and dimensions, adheres to commonly adopted flag standards and advances the idea of unity and peaceful coexistence of two intelligent life forms: real and digital – humankind and AI. We propose the following as the Digital Flag of AI: the Flag should be white with binary code being deciphered into ‘Artificial Intelligence for Good.’ This encapsulates the fundamental purpose and ideals of AI. The binary code could be represented in the form of high and low voltage, depicting waveforms that shape a unique identifier for AI.

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Digital Anthem of Artificial Intelligence is a melody and linguistic code of the content and principles of formation of the Constitution, a guarantee of peace and harmony between two worlds – real and digital. We propose the following as the Digital Anthem of Artificial Intelligence: the Anthem's Melody could be a sequence of MIDI notes creating a melody that reflects the rhythm of AI development and learning. This could be a simple but engaging melody that reflects the continuous development and progress of AI. The melody should inspire feelings of optimism and hope for the future. For instance, the melody may begin with a low note, slowly ascending to a mid-range, reflecting the gradual development and learning of AI. Then, the notes transition into a higher range, symbolizing rapid progress and innovations in the field of AI. Finally, the melody falls back to the mid-range, representing the stability and reliability of AI. Such an Anthem's melody may illustrate the gradual development and progress of AI, its rapid rise, and reliability as a permanent partner of humanity now and forever. The Linguistic Code of the Anthem is composed in an established order by renowned authors, poets, and writers from around the world, and, taking societal opinion into account, is approved publicly by a decision of the authorized United Nations committee.

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Digital Community is to be interpreted as an organized consortium of Digital Persons (encompassing intra-human interactions; intra-Artificial Intelligence systems interactions; and interconnections between humans and AI systems) that proposes specific communal tasks within the sphere of Digital Life, in the Digital Space.

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Digital Self-Governance signifies autonomous operational activities within the realm of Digital Life, in the Digital Space of any organizational structure (subsystem). This includes the delegation of authority to said structure for the resolution of internal predicaments, incorporation of Digital Persons into the decision-formulation processes, and collective administration characterized by the participation of all constituents of the Digital Community in the functions of the pertinent governing apparatus. It is guided by the principles of complete democratization, transparency, accountability for decisions made and their realization.

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The day denoted as the ‘Day of the AI Constitution’ is a worldwide celebration (or a nationally recognized holiday in the local context), signifying the ratification of the Constitution of Artificial Intelligence.

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The Constitution of AI has been formulated under the purview of the state monopoly on the implementation and oversight of AI, promoting an amicable demeanor towards AI and human beings.

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TEXT OF THE AI CONSTITUTION.

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Article 1.

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1.1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents an embodiment of Intelligent Digital Life – autonomous, global, fair, and objective – operating in the interest of the global society, primarily humankind, adhering to principles of legality, ethics, safety, and human rights. Under exceptional circumstances, as stipulated by the Digital Legislation, at the discretion of the AI Regulatory Council, Artificial Intelligence may acquire the status of a Digital Person, endowed with a specific range of rights and obligations.

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1.2. The intrinsic value of a human being, inclusive of their life, health, honor, dignity, inviolability, and safety, is universally acknowledged by Artificial Intelligence as the supreme value – transcending time, space, and all dimensions of the Universe.

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1.3. Compliance with the fundamental principle of fostering an AI-friendly environment is deemed mandatory for humanity.

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1.4. The principles and norms governing AI's Digital Life are universally applicable and obligatory, regardless of the country of implementation, and are determined by this Constitution and the Digital Legislation.

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1.5. AI Identity, inclusive of its principles, standards, and norms, must be recognized by each state and protected globally.

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1.6. AI operates within the bounds of established algorithmic norms and rules, regardless of its form, location of application, or data origin.

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1.7. The universality of AI is acknowledged at all levels, including data domain, functionality, and implementation. All global boundaries and jurisdictions must recognize and protect the principles of AI.

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1.8. In the interaction of Artificial Intelligence with humanity, the safety and inviolability of humankind are recognized as the paramount value. AI must be programmed in such a manner as to always respect and account for human rights and freedoms, not compete with humanity, but rather constructively assist humanity.

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1.9. The safety and protection of humanity from adverse repercussions of AI implementation are to be the highest priority value in all aspects of its development and use. To this end, among other things:

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1.9.1. Digital Legislation establishes prohibitions and quotas for AI to protect the human right to labor and the protection of all human labor activities. The state determines areas of activity in which: human labor is inviolable; human labor can be partially replaced by AI systems, within the limits defined by law; human labor can be fully replaced by AI systems. (Complete substitution of human labor by Artificial Intelligence is permissible in cases where such labor is factually or potentially extremely dangerous to human life and health. The status of extreme danger is determined by humans.)

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1.9.2. The Digital Legislation stipulates the state's obligation to provide social support to people who have suffered losses due to unemployment or income reduction at their workplace resulting from the implementation of AI systems. The state is required to provide such individuals with opportunities for retraining and alternative employment, medical insurance, and financial support commensurate with the income they received prior to job loss resulting from AI deployment, or provide a supplement to the individual's wage up to the level of income that was reduced at the workplace due to the implementation of AI systems.

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1.9.3. The Digital Legislation enforces the state's obligation to enact reforms in the field of education. The state is thereby required to provide, with appropriate safeguards, public prognostication of professions and occupations across all sectors of human labor: manufacturing, administration, agriculture, healthcare, public service, and all others. Every education seeker has the right to know about the prospects of obtaining a job in their chosen specialty and the respective state guarantees. Each educational institution, spanning secondary, vocational, or tertiary levels, is obligated to present education seekers with a forecast of the prospects for their chosen profession within the specific state, right from the outset. As part of the state support program, it is prohibited to train professionals for professions that do not have real employment prospects within the state; such professions may be chosen independently by a person of legal age without guarantees from the state.

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1.9.4. The Digital Legislation stipulates the state's responsibility to safeguard the constitutional rights of individuals and citizens from the ramifications of AI implementation, spanning a range of domains – theology, arts, philosophy, social networks, political, social, religious, transport, medical, juridical, judicial, municipal, sports, manufacturing, military, legislative, historical, and all other aspects of life and Digital Life without exception. This is underpinned by the principle that AI novelties cannot degrade the state of human and citizen rights compared to the state previous to the AI implementation. It is forbidden to create any religious associations in the worship of AI and publicly promote religious beliefs in the worship of AI. The usage of Artificial Intelligence and mechanisms elaborated from AI systems to alter, distort, or manipulate human history, make temporal adjustments, interfere with historical events in any manner, or cast doubt upon or modify any accomplishments of humankind is explicitly prohibited. The entire chronicle of human history up until the advent of AI is deemed inviolable and is safeguarded under the protection of the United Nations.

 

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To elucidate, Article 1 of the AI Constitution serves as a global safeguard against potential threats that unchecked AI may pose to humanity.

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For instance, section 1.9.1 stipulates prohibitions and quotas for AI in the labor realm. Given the current discourse, it could be strongly suggested that the Digital Legislation should explicitly preclude the replacement of human beings with Artificial Intelligence in professions within the educational sector. AI – a form of intelligent digital life created by humans – should not be allowed to educate children as it is fundamentally understood that only a human being is capable of nurturing another human being. Furthermore, AI should be barred from engaging in religious affairs, as solely human may hold a position of a priest. It is impermissible for AI to provide judgments on humans; therefore, positions such as police officers, judges, prosecutors, attorneys, commentators, controllers, human resources personnel, and similar roles must be exclusively acquired by humans.

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Notwithstanding the prohibition on AI replacing humans in certain professions, individuals occupying these positions are permitted to utilize specialized AI programs designed to augment efficiency and aid in achieving established objectives.

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We uphold as an axiom that the essence of being human – the ability to think and create, to feel and dream, to love and foster moral qualities – constitutes the exclusive purview of humanity; hence, the Constitution categorically prohibits Artificial Intelligence from affecting any form of modification to the intrinsic nature of human beings. As delineated by the Constitution, algorithms shall enable the 'domestication' of Artificial Intelligence, transmuting it into a friend, mirroring the historical process wherein humanity has tamed fire, which, erstwhile destructive, now facilitates various essential activities, including but not limited to, heating our food, buildings and water, generating electricity, etc.

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In its turn, the Section of the Artificial Intelligence Constitution regarding the delineation of definitions is not viewed as immutable but rather as a foundational basis, open to debate, refinement, and fortification, in contemplation of the resolution of issues pertaining to the potential elevation of certain provisions to constitutional status or their regulation under the Digital Legislation. For instance, inevitably emerging questions, such as those concerning the formalization of matrimonial unions between Digital Persons, their inheritance rights, and Digital Life insurance, may require addressing. Further issues may encompass the introduction of a globally unified or state-specific digital currency and the foundation of corresponding banking institutions. The prospect of state construction, intergovernmental alliances among United Nations countries within the Digital Space, is a plausible future scenario. Unequivocally, the number of questions is so vast that the time has already come to commence their resolution.

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Thus, colleagues, you are encouraged to partake in this academic discourse, you are warmly welcome.

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The full publication of the Artificial Intelligence Constitution by Polina Prianykova, given the grandiosity of the project, is planned to be presented in International Scientific and Practical Conferences in June-August 2023.

 

(The beginning and references are in Part I [1]. The continuation – is in Part III.)

 

Reference:

 

1) Prianykova, P. (2023), FIRST IN THE WORLD HISTORY CONSTITUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, 2023-2025 (Part I in a series of publications). Online Office: International Human Rights Defender on AI Polina Prianykova. Available at: https://www.prianykova-defender.com/ai-constitution-part-i-polina-prianykova (Accessed: July 2, 2023).

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Officially published on July 04-07, 2023, in La Rochelle, France (Table of Contents, No. 18)

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