| Publisher | Council of Europe |
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| Series Title | Council of Europe Treaty Series |
| Series Details | Number 225 |
| Publication Date | 2024 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
Summary:The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence is the first-ever international legally binding treaty in this field. It seeks to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of AI systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law, while being conducive to technological progress and innovation. Further information:Preparatory work was launched in 2019 when the ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI) was tasked with examining the feasibility of such an instrument. Upon completion of its mandate, it was succeeded in 2022 by another Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) which drafted and negotiated the text of this Convention. The Framework Convention was drafted by the Member States of the Council of Europe with the participation of all observer states, as well as the European Union (EU), and a number of non-member states. Representatives from civil society, academia and industry, alongside other international organisations, were also actively involved in the development of the Framework Convention. The Framework Convention covers the use of AI systems by public authorities – including private actors acting on their behalf – and private actors. It also establishes a follow-up mechanism, the Conference of the Parties. The text was adopted by the Council of Europe on 17 May 2024 and opened for signature on 5 September 2024. |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | Democracy, Fundamental | Human Rights, Rule of Law |
| Keywords | Artificial Intelligence |
| International Organisations | Council of Europe [CoE] |
