The US, UK, EU and other major nations have signed a landmark global AI treaty

The Council of Europe (COE) has introduced a landmark treaty, the Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, which has been signed by the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and several other countries. This treaty is the first legally binding international agreement aimed at ensuring that AI systems align with democratic values. It focuses on three main areas: protecting human rights, safeguarding democracy, and upholding the rule of law. The treaty also provides a legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems, promoting innovation, and managing potential risks. Signatories include Andorra, Georgia, Iceland, Norway, Moldova, San Marino, and Israel, with the treaty open to any country that commits to comply with its provisions. The treaty will enter into force three months after five signatories, including at least three Council of Europe member states, ratify it. The COE's treaty joins other recent efforts to regulate AI, such as the UK's AI Safety Summit, the G7-led Hiroshima AI Process, and the UN's AI resolution.