In Effect Guidance AI Safety

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

Primary Source

OECD

https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/sub-issues/ai-principles.html

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International

Focus Areas

General regulation

Cite This

APA

International. (2019). OECD AI Principles.

Related Regulations

In Effect INTL

ISO 42001

First certifiable international standard for AI management systems. Uses Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology. Third-party certification available; major AI systems have achieved certification.

In Effect INTL

ISO 23894

AI risk management guidance complementing ISO 31000. Lifecycle risk management; audit/procurement language.

In Effect INT

Non-binding OECD guidance applying the OECD's six-step responsible business conduct (RBC) due-diligence process to enterprises across the AI value chain, providing practical recommendations for identifying, preventing, mitigating, and accounting for adverse human-rights and societal impacts of AI systems.

In Effect INT

UN/ITU AI & Child Rights Statement

Non-binding multilateral statement signed by thirteen UN and international organisations setting out principles for protecting children's rights in the design, deployment, and governance of AI systems, including provisions on harmful content, age assurance, transparency, and child-rights impact assessments.

Enacted US-MD

MD HB 895

First US state law to outright ban surveillance-based personalized pricing in food retail and third-party delivery, prohibiting use of protected class data and dynamic pricing tied to consumer personal data with limited exceptions for cost-based pricing, loyalty programs, and explicit consent.

In Effect BN

Brunei PDPO

Brunei's personal data protection order requiring DPIA and imposing penalties up to 10% Brunei turnover or $1M.

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