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CoE AI Convention

Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI

First legally binding international AI treaty. Signed by EU, UK, US (Sep 2024), Canada, Japan (Feb 2025) and others. Requires risk/impact assessments, transparency, accountability. National security exemptions apply.

Jurisdiction

International

Enacted

May 17, 2024

Effective

Nov 1, 2025

Enforcement

TBD

Entered into force November 1, 2025

Council of Europe

Why It Matters

First binding global AI treaty. US signature notable given federal deregulation stance—demonstrates international divergence.

Recent Developments

Adopted May 17, 2024; opened for signature Sep 5, 2024 in Vilnius. Entered into force November 1, 2025 after UK, France, Norway ratifications.

At a Glance

Who Must Comply

  • Public authorities
  • Private actors acting on their behalf (or through "other measures")

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Risk and impact assessments
  • Mitigation measures
  • Transparency and oversight
  • Accountability principles
  • Rights and remedies framework

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

May 17, 2024

Convention adopted by Committee of Ministers

Sep 5, 2024

Convention opened for signature

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International

Focus Areas

General regulation

Cite This

APA

International. (2024). Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI.

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Enacted US-TX

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In Effect AU

AU Privacy Amendment 2024

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Last updated January 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.