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Global treaty signed. The treaty provides a legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems. It promotes AI progress and innovation, while managing the risks it may pose to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. To stand the test of time, it is technology-neutral.

Another encouraging example of increased international collaboration on AI: The recent signing of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law commits signatories to binding measures for the whole life cycle of AI systems.

This is interesting, combining two fascinating areas – AI and human rights. The Council of Europe adopted the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, which represents the first international treaty on #AI that will be legally binding on the signatories. Covington & Burling LLP's Daniel Cooper and Sam Jungyun Choi explain the key aspects. https://okt.to/Z7rgSa

In a notable development, on September 5, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and several other countries signed a legally binding treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) known as the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. This treaty establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the entire lifecycle of AI systems, with the goal of ensuring that these systems adhere to principles of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. More details are in the attached press release by the Council of Europe.

It's great to see the U.S. and other signing on to this. "The Framework Convention offers a comprehensive legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems, from development to deployment. It aims to promote AI progress and innovation while managing the risks these technologies may pose. By being technology-neutral, the treaty is designed to stand the test of time, ensuring it remains relevant as AI systems evolve." #AI #AILegislation #News #Tech

🔥Breaking News: The Council of Europe adopts the first international treaty on artificial intelligence. The treaty aims to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law, and democratic standards in AI system use. It covers the entire lifecycle of AI systems and is open to non-European countries. The treaty establishes a legal framework to address risks associated with AI. It promotes responsible innovation by considering potential negative consequences. It has specific requirements tailored to different contexts and risks https://lnkd.in/e56ZgE4N

🌍✨ Big News in AI Governance! 🤖 Council of Europe has opened the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law to signature! The Convention is the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law. 💡 International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, has also formally endorsed the Convention. This groundbreaking treaty will be the pivot of global regulations on AI. 🚀📊 Council of Europe - International Bar Association - Marc Rotenberg #AI #Governance #HumanRights #CouncilOfEurope #AITreaty #AIRegulation

🇪🇺 On 17 May 2024, the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was officially adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe 🌍 The framework is set to be the first international convention in the regulation of AI technologies once it becomes effective, with countries voluntarily signing up for it and then implementing certain measures within their domestic legal systems Find out more in Osman Gazi Güçlütürk and Selim Akal's blog post for the Holistic AI feed below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dM_hqQmH #aigovernance #FCAI #responsibleai #ethicalai

The Council of Europe has opened the first-ever legally binding global treaty on artificial intelligence for signature. This Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law ensures AI technologies align with fundamental human rights and democratic principles. Signed by countries including the UK, USA, EU, and others, this treaty sets a crucial legal framework for responsible AI development worldwide. #AI #HumanRights #TechEthics #AIGovernance #CouncilofEurope #Democracy https://lnkd.in/dgjJn7WP

The US, UK, and EU have signed the world’s first binding AI treaty: the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. This agreement ensures AI development and use in both public and private sectors follow principles of transparency, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Signatories must assess and mitigate AI's negative impacts and provide remedies for violations of fundamental rights. They will need to determine whether new legislation is needed or if existing laws, such as human rights law, are sufficient. The full Convention is available here - https://lnkd.in/evcuQ3uW #AITreaty #AIRegulation #TechForGood