EU, US, UK sign 1st-ever global treaty on Artificial Intelligence
The EU, US, and UK have signed the first international, legally binding AI treaty.
Known as the "Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence," this treaty focuses on aligning AI with human rights, democracy, and law. Countries like Andorra, Israel, and Georgia are among the initial signatories, showing widespread interest.
The treaty emphasizes a cooperative approach, bringing diverse nations together to address the ethical use of AI.
The hope is that more countries will soon sign and ratify this treaty, creating a global framework for AI oversight.
This treaty is backed by the Council of Europe, known for advocating human rights.
Why AI Governance is Necessary
AI’s potential benefits are vast, but unchecked development could lead to misuse, privacy issues, and bias in AI systems.
Countries are recognizing the need to create boundaries to avoid these risks becoming global problems.
The treaty prioritizes human rights, especially in monitoring AI’s influence over data privacy, surveillance, and decision-making.
It seeks to prevent situations where AI-driven systems might unfairly target or disadvantage groups of people.
AI systems have the potential to impact democratic processes, from election influence to law enforcement.
By focusing on democracy, the treaty aims to prevent AI from becoming a tool that undermines fair governance.
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