Council of Europe's AI convention
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 11:11 am
Council of Europe's AI convention
The Council of Europe (opens in a new tab)is developing a legally binding instrument, the "Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law" (AI Convention)(opens in a new tab). This convention aims to safeguard human rights against AI's potential harms, ensuring that AI development and application are aligned with democratic values and the rule of law.
The Council of Europe (opens in a new tab)is developing a legally binding instrument, the "Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law" (AI Convention)(opens in a new tab). This convention aims to safeguard human rights against AI's potential harms, ensuring that AI development and application are aligned with democratic values and the rule of law.