After Britain hosted the inaugural event at Bletchley Park last November, South Korea will hold the second artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit on May 21–22.

The Kenyan government has partnered with the GIZ GmbH to launch a project aimed at developing a National AI Strategy. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, the initiative, known as 'FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All,' recognizes the potential of AI for Kenya's digital transformation and the achievement of sustainable development goals

Innovative measures, like improving enrollment software and collaborating with civil society to enroll more women and children, have sped up the process. Yet, challenges linger, such as the need to reduce issuance times and increase inclusivity.

The Zero Draft of the Global Digital Compact outlines a series of commitments and actions towards an inclusive, open, safe, and secure digital future for all. Among them are proposals for several new mechanisms and processes, such as a UN Digital Human Rights Advisory Service, a process to be convened by the UN Statistical Committee and CSTD to develop definitions and standards on the (re)use of data for public goods; aan International Scientific Panel on AI and an annual global dialogue on AI governance; and an office for coordinating digital and emerging technology in the UN Secretariat.

As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines face stringent measures to combat systemic risks and uphold democratic principles.

The submitted letter highlights the benefits of open-source AI models and calls for evidence-based policies and tailored solutions to address risks without impeding economic growth and scientific dialogue.

The adoption of the first UN resolution on AI could mark a key stride towards fostering a global framework that promotes the responsible and inclusive utilisation of this transformative technology, underscoring the imperative of aligning AI advancements with the collective welfare of humanity.

The draft resolution recognises the unprecedented acceleration of AI development and use and stresses the urgency of achieving global consensus on secure and trustworthy AI systems. It also aims to close the digital divide between developed and developing countries and ensure that developing countries have the technology and capabilities to take advantage of AI's benefits.

The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Council of Europe Committee on AI. However, the official version has not been released to the public.

The DSA, which took effect in February, requires specific content moderation measures for platforms with over 10% of the EU population as monthly users.