AI and data laws

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United NationsUnited NationsResolutionA/RES/78/265

Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems for sustainable development

The first stand-alone General Assembly resolution on artificial intelligence, encouraging Member States to promote safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems that respect human rights and support the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Adopted by the General Assembly without a vote at its 63rd plenary meeting (resolution 78/265)Mar 21, 2024 2 years ago

Body
UN General Assembly
Session
UNGA 78th session
Introduced
Mar 11, 2024
Topics
AI

Timeline

  1. Mar 21, 2024 2 years ago

    Adopted by the General Assembly without a vote at its 63rd plenary meeting (resolution 78/265)

  2. Mar 11, 2024 2 years ago

    Draft resolution A/78/L.49 issued, led by the United States with a cross-regional group of co-sponsors

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.

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Change log

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