The EU ratifies the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
13 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Technology companies, AI developers, public administrations and organizations using AI
Summary
The European Union officially signs the international convention regulating AI to protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It establishes a binding legal framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Detailed analysis
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The EU Council approves the ratification of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI, becoming the first legally binding international treaty in this field. The convention obliges signatory states to ensure that AI systems respect human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It complements the European AI Regul…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601080: Decisión (UE) 2026/1080 del Consejo, de 21 de abril de 2026, relativa a la celebración, en nombre de la Unión Europea, del Convenio Marco del Consejo de Europa sobre Inteligencia Artificial, Derechos Humanos, Democracia y Estado de Derecho