Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

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This is the official Council of Europe page for the first legally binding international AI treaty, signed in 2024, relevant to understanding multilateral AI governance efforts and their implications for AI safety policy.

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Summary

The Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence is the first international legally binding treaty addressing AI risks to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It establishes common standards for member states and non-member signatories to govern AI systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Key Points

•First internationally binding legal instrument specifically addressing AI, open to both Council of Europe members and non-member states.
•Centers governance on protecting human rights, democracy, and rule of law as core principles for AI development and deployment.
•Covers the full AI lifecycle, requiring states to implement safeguards against risks posed by AI systems in public and private sectors.
•Establishes accountability and transparency obligations for AI actors, with mechanisms for oversight and remedy for affected individuals.
•Represents a major multilateral coordination effort, complementing the EU AI Act and other regional frameworks with a broader international scope.

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