AI and data laws

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United NationsUnited NationsResolutionA/RES/78/311

Enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence

A China-led General Assembly resolution calling for international cooperation and support to help developing countries build artificial intelligence capacity and close AI divides.

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Adopted by the General Assembly without a vote at its 97th plenary meeting, with additional co-sponsors including the United Kingdom and the United States (resolution 78/311)Jul 1, 2024 2 years ago

Body
UN General Assembly
Session
UNGA 78th session
Introduced
Jun 25, 2024
Topics
AI

Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 2024 2 years ago

    Adopted by the General Assembly without a vote at its 97th plenary meeting, with additional co-sponsors including the United Kingdom and the United States (resolution 78/311)

  2. Jun 25, 2024 2 years ago

    Draft resolution A/78/L.86 issued, sponsored by China and a group of mainly developing countries

United Nations
United NationsA/RES/79/1 (annex I)

Global Digital Compact (Pact for the Future)

The Global Digital Compact, annexed to the Pact for the Future, sets shared objectives on closing digital divides, an inclusive and safe digital space, data governance and international AI governance, including the decision to create a scientific panel and global dialogue on AI.

Adopted
United Nations
United NationsA/RES/80/173

WSIS+20 review outcome document

Outcome of the General Assembly's 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society, which makes the Internet Governance Forum a permanent UN forum and schedules the next overall review for 2035.

Adopted
United Nations
United NationsA/RES/80/58

Artificial intelligence in the military domain (2025)

Reaffirms that international law applies throughout the life cycle of AI in the military domain, takes note of the Secretary-General's report under resolution 79/239 and decides to convene informal exchanges among States in Geneva on its conclusions.

Adopted

Change log

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