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The Council of Europe announced the first-ever international, legally binding AI treaty, the “Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence.” “It aims to ensure that activities within the life cycle of artificial intelligence systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law while being conducive to technological progress and innovation.” READ: Artists defend generative AI in open letter The newly signed agreement covers how public authorities, private enterprises and private actors from the participating countries use this technology.
We've signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence – the first legally binding international agreement on AI. It aligns with our #AIAct to ensure AI is compatible with human rights, democracy, and rule of law while fostering innovation and trust. The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence website says it sets in place the following safeguards: AI News reports that the United Kingdom is one of the latest signatories of the agreement.
Also, it shared statements from the UK authorities involved. Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood signed the Council of Europe’s AI treaty to join the united global approach to managing the technology’s potential. “Artificial intelligence has the capacity to radically improve the responsiveness and effectiveness of public services and turbocharge economic growth,” Mahmood stated.
“However, we must not let AI shape us; we must shape AI,” she continued. “This convention is a major step to ensuring that these new technologies can be harnessed without eroding our oldest values, like human rights and the rule of law.” The Council of Europe’s 46 member states drafted The Framework Convention, with the participation of the observer states: Other countries have been developing proprietary regulations outside the AI treaty.
For example, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers filed a proposal for the Philippines’ AI Bill last year. It seeks the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Development Authority (AIDA).
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