The Council of Europe is The first legally binding international treaty aimed at ensuring respect for human rights, rule of law and legal standards of democracy in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The treaty is open to countries outside Europe and provides a legal framework that covers the entire lifecycle of AI systems and addresses the risks they may pose, while promoting responsible innovation. Masu. The Convention takes a risk-based approach to the design, development, use, and decommissioning of AI systems, and requires careful consideration of the potential adverse effects of their use.
The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was adopted in Strasbourg during the annual ministerial meeting of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, which brings together foreign ministers from 46 countries. European member states.
Marija Pejčinović, Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, said: “The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence is the first global treaty of its kind to ensure that artificial intelligence protects the rights of people. It responds to the need for legal standards based on legal standards.” With this new treaty, we aim to ensure the responsible use of AI with respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy. ”
The treaty is the result of two years of work by the Commission on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), an intergovernmental body that brought together 46 Council of Europe member states, the European Union, and 11 non-member states (Argentina) to draft it. This is the result of , Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, the Holy See, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Uruguay), as well as representatives from the private sector, civil society, and academia.
The treaty covers the use of AI systems in the public sector (including companies acting on their behalf) and the private sector. The Convention provides Parties with two ways to comply with its principles and obligations when regulating the private sector. Parties may choose to be directly obligated to the provisions of the relevant treaty or, as an alternative, may take other steps to comply with the provisions of the treaty, with full respect for the contents of the contracting party. can. International obligations regarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law. This approach is necessary because legal systems around the world differ.
The treaty establishes transparency and monitoring requirements tailored to specific circumstances and risks, including identifying content generated by AI systems. States parties shall adopt measures to identify, assess, prevent and mitigate potential risks, and take measures to suspend, prohibit or otherwise take appropriate action regarding the use of AI systems where the risks may not comply with human rights standards. need to assess the need for further action.
They must also ensure accountability and responsibility for negative impacts and ensure that AI systems respect equality, including gender equality, non-discrimination, and the right to privacy. Additionally, States parties to the Convention must provide legal remedies and legal remedies for victims of human rights violations related to the use of AI systems, including requiring all persons who interact with an AI system to be notified that they are interacting with such a system. Procedural safeguards must be ensured.
Regarding risks to democracy, the Convention requires States parties to take steps to ensure that AI systems are not used to undermine democratic institutions and processes, including the principle of separation of powers, respect for judicial independence, and access to justice. It is mandatory to do so.
States parties to the Convention are not required to apply the provisions of the Convention to activities related to the protection of national security interests, but they ensure that these activities respect international law and democratic institutions and processes. There is an obligation. The treaty does not apply to national defense issues or research and development activities, except when testing AI systems may interfere with human rights, democracy, or the rule of law.
To ensure effective implementation of the Convention, the Convention establishes a follow-up mechanism in the form of the Conference of the Parties.
Finally, the treaty establishes an independent monitoring mechanism for each party to monitor compliance with the treaty, raising awareness and stimulating an informed public debate on how AI technologies should be used. We are calling for a multi-stakeholder consultation process. The Framework Convention will be opened for signature on September 5 in Vilnius (Lithuania) on the occasion of the Ministers of Justice Conference.
Treaty explanatory report
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