The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing maritime security of Pakistan within the framework of international law

Abstract

The aim of present study is to determine the role of ‗Artificial Intelligence‘ in enhancing maritime Security and countering threats. Pakistan is a developing country and is facing multiple challenges and lacks legislation on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. This research investigates the ability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bolster Pakistan's maritime safety within the bounds of global law. It explores how AI can improve port safety, counter-piracy efforts, and combat unlawful fishing. The evaluation examines AI's contribution to advancement of maritime dominance, automatic surveillance, and law enforcement. The research methodology is doctrinal and the methods to evaluate this research are descriptive, explorative, analytical and suggestive. However, the research recognizes considerable technical, ethical, and felony demanding situations, together with information limitations, balancing protection with privacy. The examiner emphasizes updated legislation in field of Maritime Security with regard to AI and novel technologies. Finally, it proposes pointers for prioritizing excessive-impact AI applications, infrastructure and teamwork improvement, and fostering public interest in AI for Pakistan's maritime security. The finding regarding this is that Pakistan has not yet adopted adequate legislation on AI. While recommending, the researcher has proposed that to meet the prevailing needs Pakistan should use leapfrogging strategy and deploy AI in every walk of life especially in Maritime Security of Pakistan.