On Thursday, the US, Britain, and the European Union will sign the world’s first legally binding AI treaty. The agreement, developed by the Council of Europe, aims to address the human rights challenges posed by AI systems while promoting responsible innovation.
US, Britain, and EU to Sign Historic AI Agreement
Members of the European Union, the US, and the UK, among others, will be able to sign the first ever legally enforceable international AI treaty on Thursday, according to the Council of Europe's human rights organization.
Reuters reports that 57 nations met in May to ratify the AI Convention, a long-awaited document that promotes responsible innovation while addressing potential hazards posed by AI.
Britain Emphasizes Protecting Human Rights in AI
"This Convention is a major step to ensuring that these new technologies can be harnessed without eroding our oldest values, like human rights and the rule of law," stated Britain's justice minister Shabana Mahmood.
In contrast to the EU AI Act, which went into effect last month, the AI Convention is primarily concerned with safeguarding the human rights of individuals impacted by AI systems.
AI Act Governs EU’s Internal AI Market
The Artificial Intelligence Act of the European Union contains extensive rules on the creation, implementation, and utilization of AI systems within the internal market of the EU.
According to MSN, all twenty-seven member nations of the European Union are part of the 47-member Council of Europe, which was established in 1949 and is separate from the European Union. Its mission is to protect human rights.
Feasibility Study for AI Convention Began in 2019
The 2019 feasibility study of an AI framework convention was initiated by an ad hoc group; in 2022, a group on Artificial Intelligence was established to develop and negotiate the language.
To implement the provisions, the signatories are free to use legislative, administrative, or other means at their discretion.
The federal government of the United Kingdom has pledged to collaborate with devolved administrations, local governments, and regulators to properly execute its new regulations.


Meta Delays Release of New AI Model as API Rollout Remains Uncertain
OpenAI Eyes Massive 10GW Ohio Data Center Campus in Potential $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal
Hanmi Semicon Shares Surge After $33 Million SpaceX Investment
Astera Labs and Rocket Lab Surge After Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Announcement
SpaceX IPO Demand Surges Past $250 Billion Ahead of Historic Market Debut
Woodside Energy Acquires PetroChina’s Browse Stake, Expands Position in Major Australian Gas Project
Roku Explores Sale Options as Interest Grows in Streaming and Ad Business
oOh!media Takeover Battle Intensifies as Bain Capital Joins Competing Bids
Oracle Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Company Plans $40 Billion Financing for FY2027
OpenAI May Slash AI Service Prices Amid Growing Rivalry With Anthropic
Coupang Hit With Record $409 Million Fine Over Data Breach Affecting 33 Million Users
DOJ Clears Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Without Conditions
Jensen Huang Strengthens Nvidia’s South Korea Ties Amid AI Expansion
GSK Reportedly Nears $9 Billion Acquisition of Cancer Drug Developer Nuvalent
Meta AI Strategy Faces Challenges as Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Internal Memo
SpaceX IPO Sets Record With $75 Billion Raise, Valuation Hits $1.77 Trillion 



