Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
The first legally binding international treaty on AI, signed by the EU, US, UK and others, anchoring AI governance to human rights, democracy and the rule of law across the full AI lifecycle.
Key dates
- May 17, 2024Adopted by the Committee of Ministers
- Sep 5, 2024Opened for signature
- TBDEnters into force after 5 ratifications (incl. 3 CoE states)
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Signatory states, which must ensure AI activities in the public sector respect human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and must address those in the private sector.
Penalties & enforcement
None directly; obligations implemented through each party's domestic law.
Enforced by: Signatory states (Conference of the Parties oversight)
CoE AI Convention is enforced by Signatory states (Conference of the Parties oversight). The next dated milestone falls on TBD, NaN days away: Enters into force after 5 ratifications (incl. 3 CoE states). In practice that means knowing which of your AI systems fall in scope across every sector you operate in, holding assessments that speak to fundamental rights, governance & accountability and transparency, and being able to produce that evidence on request.