CoE AI Framework Convention
Enacted Council of Europe · Enacted Sep 5, 2024 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 20265 months ago | EU concludes the Convention | 5 months ago |
| Sep 5, 20242 years ago | Opened for signature | 2.1 years ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
First binding international treaty on AI. Parties must ensure AI activities across the lifecycle respect human rights, democracy and the rule of law, with risk and impact assessments, transparency, oversight and remedies. Each party chooses how to apply it to private actors.
- Who it applies to
- States and the EU that ratify it; obligations reach public authorities directly and private actors through each party's chosen measures.
- Penalties
- None in the treaty; implemented through national law.
- Enforced by
- Each party; Conference of the Parties monitors implementation.
- Official name
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
- Citation
- CETS No. 225
- Topics
- ai
Research notes
Enters into force on the first day of the month after three months following the fifth ratification, including at least three Council of Europe member states (Article 30). Whether that threshold has been met could not be verified: the Council of Europe treaty office blocks automated access. The UK, Norway and Switzerland are signatories.
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Questions about CoE AI Framework Convention
- What are the CoE AI Framework Convention compliance deadlines?
- Sep 5, 2024: Opened for signature. Apr 21, 2026: EU concludes the Convention.
- Who does CoE AI Framework Convention apply to?
- States and the EU that ratify it; obligations reach public authorities directly and private actors through each party's chosen measures.
- What are the penalties under CoE AI Framework Convention?
- None in the treaty; implemented through national law.