Legal regulation of artificial intelligence in the sphere of human reproductive functions: cur-rent challenges and implementation prospects

Abstract

The article examines modern aspects of the legal regulation of artificial intelligence through the prism of the use of reproductive technologies. It is noted that the legal regulation of artificial intelligence is carried out both at the national and international levels. In Ukraine, the issue of artificial intelligence is partially regulated in the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of Personal Data" and the Concept of the Development of Artificial Intelligence in 2020. The international legal regulation of this aspect of social relations is concentrated in international acts that have a purely advisory nature regarding the characteristics of artificial intelligence, in particular in the European Ethical Charter of the Council of Europe regarding the use of artificial intelligence in judicial systems. It was emphasized that on the issues of artificial reproduction, where artificial intelligence acts as a "mother". The concept of artificial reproduction involves the widespread use of artificial intelligence, which will be responsible for each child's access to nutrients "adapted to its needs." In addition, it predicts that artificial intelligence will be able to monitor the development of children and signal any possible deviations. It was concluded that the legal support of artificial intelligence should be regulated taking into account the study of the risks of its use in various spheres of life of society based on the positive foreign experience of countries such as Japan, Australia, and the USA. At the same time, it is worth taking into account the fact that the role of artificial intelligence in artificial reproduction differs depending on the method. Thus, in the procedure of in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination, artificial intelligence will be involved in the selection process of eggs and sperm in order to increase the percentage of the possibility of fertilization and reduce the risks associated with the development of the embryo. Considered aspects determination the age limit for persons to whom will apply assisted reproductive technology. Also investigated the possibility of reproductive technologies for people who are not in a registered marriage. This article gives examples of legal regulation of assisted reproductive technology in foreign countries.