Britain, US, and European Union have signed the first legally binding international treaty on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a statement on the Council of Europe’s website.
“The framework convention was signed by Andorra, Georgia, Iceland, Norway, Moldova, San Marino, Britain, Israel, the US, and the EU,” the statement says.
As outlined in the text, the treaty establishes a legal foundation that covers the entire life cycle of AI systems.
“It encourages progress and innovation in this area while reducing the risks that AI may pose to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law,” the release states.
Earlier, the Financial Times reported that the document had been developed over two years by more than 50 countries, including Canada, Israel, Japan, and Australia.
All signatory parties will be held responsible for any harmful or discriminatory consequences of AI system activities.
The agreement obliges them to ensure equal treatment and respect for privacy, as well as to provide judicial recourse for those affected by AI-related violations.
