Official policy documents, regulatory frameworks, and international standards from governments and international organisations.
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Sets forth clear policy goals for federal government AI execution across innovation, infrastructure, and international cooperation pillars.
A flagship WEF initiative with 350+ members promoting responsible AI development through working groups on safety, applications, and governance.
An independent nonprofit connecting experts across sectors to promote research and policy for safe and ethical AI systems.
A community-driven initiative promoting fairness, accountability, and transparency in machine learning systems through research and advocacy.
A nonprofit institute providing practical tools and frameworks for organizations to implement ethical AI practices and ensure compliance.
Developed by the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance, this framework addresses safe systems, responsible applications, and resilient governance through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
The first-ever global standard on AI ethics, adopted by 194 UNESCO member states, establishing comprehensive principles and policy action areas for responsible AI development.
The first global standard on AI ethics adopted by UNESCO's 193 member states in 2021, providing comprehensive guidance on human rights-centered AI development.
Comprehensive overview of AI ethics issues and policy initiatives across the European Union and globally, examining regulatory approaches and ethical frameworks.
Guidelines published in 2019 establishing seven key requirements for trustworthy AI including human agency, technical robustness, and accountability.
The first intergovernmental AI principles adopted in 2019, establishing five principles for responsible AI stewardship including inclusive growth and human-centered values.
Canada's mandatory assessment tool launched in 2019 for evaluating risks associated with automated decision systems used by federal government.
A declaration developed in 2018 through a unique citizen co-construction process involving 500+ participants, presenting 10 principles for responsible AI.
Created in 2017, these 23 principles address research issues, ethics and values, and longer-term concerns, signed by over 2,000 experts including leading AI researchers.
An independent nonprofit coalition bringing together diverse communities to address AI's future through guidelines, policymaker education, and international convenings.
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