From Cyber-crimes to Cyber-Security: Exploring Legal Minefield of Artificial Intelligence in Pakistan

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI), an imminent power in the control of cyber-criminals, is now recognized as an innovative catalyst in the privacy and information security field, becoming an efficient instrument for protecting sensitive data. This paper explores various legal implications of AI's engagement in the modern world of digital assaults and crimes. Security organizations, government bodies, and legal experts have been forced to adjust and react to new dangers due to the swift growth of artificial intelligence-based cybercrimes. The use of AI in illicit activities, including systematic phishing attempts, data theft, and the development of complex spyware, raises regulatory concerns. This analysis explores the legal ramifications of the detection, legal action, and corresponding fines related to crimes facilitated by artificial intelligence. The present research aims to elucidate the regulatory structures underpinning AI-powered cyber-defence activities using the qualitative research method. Specifically, it explores the intricate aspects of data protection, moral dilemmas, and adherence to applicable laws. These shifts offer innovative prospects and complexities for the regulatory sphere, encompassing concerns regarding partiality, openness, and responsibility in decision-making facilitated by artificial intelligence. The article highlights the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI), legislation, and cybersecurity, emphasizing the necessity of an adaptable legal structure capable of handling the increasing impact of AI in the realm of cyber-crime and cyber-security. Collaboration among legislators, legal specialists, and technologists is of utmost importance to establish a legal framework that effectively reconciles the advantages of AI-powered cybersecurity measures with the imperative for comprehensive moral concerns, safeguards for confidentiality, and transparency protocols.