OECD AI Principles
OECD Recommendation of the Council on Artificial Intelligence
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In Plain Language
Non-binding principles adopted by OECD members and partners: inclusive growth, human rights and democratic values, transparency, robustness and safety, and accountability. Many national AI policies build on them.
Key Dates
- Adopted
- Revised
Verify Dates and status last checked 29 October 2026. Non-binding (soft law). Revised in 2024.
Key Articles for AI
| Principle 1.2 | Respect for the rule of law, human rights and democratic values, including fairness and privacy. |
|---|---|
| Principle 1.3 | Transparency and explainability. |
| Principle 1.5 | Accountability. |
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OECD AI Principles (opens in a new tab)
Intergovernmental principles for trustworthy AI that respects human rights and democratic values, updated in 2024.
OECD AI Principles — Recommendation of the Council on Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
Intergovernmental recommendation on trustworthy AI that respects human rights and democratic values. Adopted in 2019 and amended in 2024; includes values-based principles and policy recommendations.
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