AI and data laws

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United NationsUnited NationsResolutionA/RES/79/239

Artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security

Affirms that international law applies across the life cycle of military AI capabilities and asks the Secretary-General to seek views of States on the opportunities and challenges of AI in the military domain and report to the 80th session.

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Adopted by the General Assembly by recorded vote, 159 in favour, 2 against, 5 abstentions, on the report of the First Committee (resolution 79/239)Dec 24, 2024 1 year ago

Body
UN General Assembly
Session
UNGA 79th session
Introduced
Oct 15, 2024
Votes
159-2-5
Topics
AI

Timeline

  1. Dec 24, 2024 1 year ago

    Adopted by the General Assembly by recorded vote, 159 in favour, 2 against, 5 abstentions, on the report of the First Committee (resolution 79/239)

  2. Oct 15, 2024 2 years ago

    Draft resolution A/C.1/79/L.43 submitted in the First Committee by the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea

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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