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UNESCO adopts the first global AI ethics recommendation

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Date
November 23, 2021
Category
Industry & policy
Organization / Model
UNESCO
Evidence
1 source · 1 evidence family

The UNESCO general conference adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, with 193 member states agreeing on ethical principles and a policy framework. It is the first global AI ethics instrument.

Curator's note: Cross-checked against the UNESCO official page.

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  1. Official announcement · UNESCO2021-11-23

    Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    unesco.org

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