# AI impact on fundamental rights discussion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-impact-on-fundamental-rights-discussion
> Updated: 2026-10-14T17:48:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva organized an international conference in Sofia titled ‘The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Fundamental Rights and the Role of Human Rights Institutions’. The forum brought together experts from Latvia, Belgium, and the Czech Republic to discuss methodologies for monitoring AI transparency, accountability, and non-discrimination.

Following the conference, Delcheva issued warnings regarding the risks of using artificial intelligence in critical decision-making processes. She specifically noted concerns regarding recruitment and the exercise of civil rights, highlighting that AI can automate and perpetuate human-coded discrimination if algorithms are programmed with biased criteria.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Velislava Delcheva warns of AI risks in decision-making

Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva warns that using AI for critical decision-making in employment and civil rights could automate discrimination and lack accountability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/velislava-delcheva-warns-of-ai-risks-in-decision-making

### 2026-10-13: Sofia hosts international conference on AI and fundamental rights

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva is hosting an international conference in Sofia to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on fundamental rights and develop monitoring tools for human rights institutions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-hosts-international-conference-on-ai-and-fundamental-rights

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