Ukraine has officially joined the global community by signing the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights. This agreement is the world’s first document regulating the use of AI in the context of democracy.
This is reported by Finway
Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borynyakov and Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe Bjørn Berge signed this important document, which establishes new global standards for the ethical use of artificial intelligence technologies. The convention was signed in collaboration with countries from the European Union, the United States, and Japan.
Key Principles of the Convention
The convention outlines a number of fundamental principles that should serve as the foundation for the implementation and regulation of AI in the public sector. Among them are:
- Respect for human dignity and autonomy;
- Non-discrimination and equality;
- Transparency, oversight, and accountability;
- Protection of privacy and personal data;
- Reliability and safe innovations;
- Guarantees for appealing decisions made by AI systems.
According to the document, in cases of significant impact on human rights, states are obliged to ensure citizens’ right to information, the ability to file complaints, as well as procedural guarantees and safeguards. The convention allows for the possibility of introducing moratoriums or bans on high-risk applications of technologies.
“AI is already becoming a part of our lives — it will soon appear in the Diia and Mriya applications. But before implementing such innovations, it is important to clearly define the rules of the game,” emphasized the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Global Cooperation
As of May 15, 2025, 15 governments have signed the convention, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, EU countries, Israel, Japan, and other members of the Council of Europe. This indicates strong international support for the initiative, which will promote the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
According to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 52% of respondents have not used AI services, and 12% do not know what artificial intelligence is at all. This underscores the importance of educational initiatives and information campaigns in this area.