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Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The first global standard on AI ethics, a voluntary UNESCO recommendation setting values, principles and policy action areas for Member States on the ethical development and use of AI.
Adopted by the UNESCO General Conference at its 41st session in ParisNov 23, 2021 4 years ago
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- UNESCO General Conference
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- UNESCO General Conference 41st session
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Nov 23, 2021 4 years ago
Adopted by the UNESCO General Conference at its 41st session in Paris
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