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.
The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Council of Europe Committee on AI. The draft text will be referred to the Committee of Ministers for adoption and opened for signature at a later stage.
Concerns have been raised about potential compromises in human rights standards due to pressure from foreign business interests. The US and other observer nations like Canada, Britain, and Japan have advocated for an opt-in option allowing states to exempt private businesses from certain rules.
The international AI treaty is close to collapsing due to disagreements between the US and the Council of Europe.
GPAI, initiated in 2020 by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, aims to establish global standards and rules for the development of AI.
Addressing the gender digital gap is crucial for women's empowerment. UN Women's paper advocates for a transformative Global Digital Compact in 2024, urging inclusive policies and dismantling gender barriers.
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended but consensus to draft a cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session will be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why?
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
