The convention includes the use of state and non-state artificial intelligence tools.
The Council of Europe announced the adoption of the first convention on the protection of human rights and democracy in the context of the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
So, on May 17, during the annual meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, which unites the foreign ministers of the 46 participating countries, the Council of Europe adopted the first legally binding agreement – the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.
It was noted that the convention, which is also open for accession to countries outside Europe, covers all aspects of the use and risks associated with the use of AI in the context of respect for human rights, respect for democratic norms and rule of law.
The document was developed over two years by a special intergovernmental committee, in which 11 countries that are not members of the Council of Europe and representatives of business and civil society are also represented.
The convention includes the use of state and non-state artificial intelligence tools.
The document proposes two ways to regulate the use of AI in the private sector: either through a direct obligation to comply with the provisions of this convention, or when asked to take “other measures” to comply with it , guided by national law.
Parties are required to take measures to identify, prevent and mitigate potential risks associated with AI technologies, and consider restrictions or prohibitions where the use of technologies will cause risks in compliance with human rights standards.
Countries that agree to the convention need to safeguard legislative mechanisms to protect individuals whose rights will be violated by AI technologies, and procedural safeguards such as warning individuals in contact they in artificial intelligence.
The document calls for safeguards against the misuse of AI to undermine democratic institutions and processes.
Countries do not have to comply with the requirements of the convention on activities related to the protection of national security, but must ensure that the use of technology does not violate international law.
The convention will not apply to matters of national defense and research activities, except in cases where testing AI systems could potentially pose risks to human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Participating countries are required to establish an independent mechanism to monitor compliance with the provisions of the convention.
Earlier, the European Parliament approved the law on artificial intelligence. This is the first AI regulation in the world.
It was also reported that the United States and Great Britain have entered into a bilateral agreement in the field of security when using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, thus becoming the first countries to officially begin cooperating in the testing and assessment of these risk of using AI.
Source: korrespondent
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