Digital Legislator:  A Case Study on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Legislative Process of the United Arab Emirates

Didi Jubaidi; Khoirunisa Khoirunnisa

doi:10.62383/aktivisme.v3i1.870

Authors

Didi Jubaidi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta
Khoirunisa Khoirunnisa Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62383/aktivisme.v3i1.870

Keywords:

AI Governance, Algorithmic Accountability, Artificial Intelligence, Legislative Innovation, UAE Legal System

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping public governance, including legislative processes. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), AI is being actively utilized to enhance law-making through faster drafting, improved consistency, and greater transparency. This study examines the role of AI in the UAE’s legislative functions, focusing on how AI tools assist in analyzing legal data, formulating policy recommendations, and drafting legislation. It explores how AI impacts the speed, accuracy, and legitimacy of law-making, while also addressing the ethical and legal challenges of delegating legislative tasks to intelligent systems. Using a qualitative case study method, the paper evaluates government initiatives, expert insights, and regulatory structures that frame AI's integration into the UAE’s law-making system. While AI offers opportunities for data-driven governance and increased legislative productivity, it also presents risks such as algorithmic bias, reduced human oversight, and accountability gaps. The study emphasizes that AI must be governed by strong regulatory frameworks to safeguard democratic values, fairness, and legal integrity. By analyzing a pioneering national model, this research contributes to global discussions on AI in governance and offers key insights for policymakers, technologists, and legal scholars seeking to balance innovation with ethical and legal standards.

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