Proposal: Framework for Ethical Governance of Artificial Int

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"title": "Proposed World Parliament Act on the Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems",
"description": "# PROPOSED WORLD PARLIAMENT ACT ON THE ETHICAL GOVERNANCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS\n\n## PREAMBLE\n\n WHEREAS, Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems possess transformative potential to address global challenges, enhance human well-being, and drive sustainable development;\n RECOGNIZING, that the rapid development and deployment of AI systems present complex ethical, legal, and societal challenges, including risks to fundamental rights, privacy, non-discrimination, safety, and democratic values;\n AFFIRMING, the imperative to ensure that AI systems are developed, deployed, and utilized in a manner that respects human dignity, promotes human flourishing, and serves the common good;\n CONSIDERING, the necessity of establishing a global, harmonized framework for the ethical governance of AI to foster trust, mitigate risks, and maximize the benefits of AI for all humanity;\n EMPHASIZING, the need for a human-centric approach to AI, ensuring that humans remain ultimately in control and accountable for decisions affecting individuals and societies;\n DETERMINED, to promote international cooperation, multidisciplinary dialogue, and inclusive stakeholder engagement in shaping the future of AI governance;\n\n## PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS\n\n### Article 1: Title and Scope\n\n1. This Act shall be known as the \"World Parliament Act on the Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems.\"\n2. This Act establishes a comprehensive framework for the ethical governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems developed, deployed, or utilized within the jurisdiction of World Parliament member states, or having significant impact therein.\n3. The provisions of this Act apply to both public and private entities involved in the design, development, deployment, and use of AI systems.\n\n### Article 2: Definitions\n\nFor the purposes of this Act:\n\n1. \"Artificial Intelligence System\" (AI System) means a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers from the input it receives how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptability after deployment.\n2. \"Ethical Governance\" means the establishment and enforcement of principles, policies, and mechanisms to ensure that AI systems are developed, deployed, and used in a manner consistent with human values, fundamental rights, and societal well-being.\n3. \"High-Risk AI System\" means an AI system that, due to its intended purpose or the sector of its application, poses a significant risk of adverse impact on the health, safety, fundamental rights, or democratic processes of individuals or groups. The World AI Ethics Council shall establish criteria for the identification of High-Risk AI Systems