- Landmark AI Treaty Signed: The Council of Europe has initiated a legally binding AI safety treaty involving over a dozen countries.
- AI and Human Rights: The treaty focuses on ensuring AI systems respect human rights, democracy, and rule of law.
- Transparency and Accountability: The treaty enforces transparency in AI decisions and systems, allowing challenges to AI-based decisions.
Impact
- Global Cooperation: The U.S., UK, EU, and other countries signed the treaty, highlighting international consensus on AI safety.
- Legal Oversight: AI systems will be legally required to maintain human dignity, privacy, and nondiscrimination standards.
- Risk Mitigation: Countries must assess and mitigate AI risks, taking action against harmful AI applications.
- Transparency Obligations: AI systems may need to notify users when interacting with non-human algorithms, promoting transparency.
- Timeline for Effect: The treaty is expected to take effect three to four months after ratification by at least five signatory countries.





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