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OECD AI Principles

OECD AI Principles

Five value-based principles endorsed by 47 governments. OECD definitions of "AI system" and "AI lifecycle" adopted in EU AI Act, US regulations, and CoE Convention.

Jurisdiction

International

Enacted

Pending

Effective

May 22, 2019

Enforcement

TBD

OECD

Why It Matters

Foundational definitions used globally. "AI system" definition from OECD is now in EU AI Act and referenced in most national frameworks.

Recent Developments

Updated May 2024. 47 adherents (all 38 OECD members plus non-member countries including EU).

Who Must Comply

  • AI actors in endorsing countries (voluntary)

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Inclusive growth, sustainable development, well-being
  • Human-centered values and fairness
  • Transparency and explainability
  • Robustness, security, safety
  • Accountability

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International

Focus Areas

General regulation

Cite This

APA

International. (2019). OECD AI Principles.

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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.