Court puts State on notice over use of AI in public services

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The court orders followed a petition filed by rights activists John Wangai, Peter Agoro and Antony Manyara challenging the absence of a comprehensive framework governing AI system…

Activists John Wangai, Peter Agoro and Antony Manyara challenged the absence of a comprehensive framework governing AI systems used across many public offices.

The High Court has given the government six months to complete the development of a national policy and legal framework governing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, declining to compel Parliament to enact legislation within 90 days.

Justice Edward Muriithi said the State has a constitutional obligation to take legislative, policy and other measures to protect Kenyans from violations of their fundamental rights, including access to healthcare, adequate housing, sanitation, food, clean water, social security and education.

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