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US, UK, EU Sign First Legally Binding AI Treaty in Vilnius on September 5

Sep 5, 2024, 10:13 AM

The United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union have signed the world's first legally binding international treaty on artificial intelligence. The treaty, known as the Framework Convention on AI, was signed at the Council of Europe's convention in Vilnius on September 5, 2024. This landmark agreement, which took over two years to draft, aims to establish global standards for AI that respect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The treaty aligns with the European Union's AI Act and emphasizes the protection of human rights while promoting innovation in responsible AI.