The Belgrade Ministerial Declaration on Artificial Intelligence has been officially adopted with the agreement of 44 member states of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) and the European Union, Serbia’s Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation announced.
According to the government, the adoption of this declaration demonstrates the progress made by GPAI members in implementing an integrated partnership, embracing artificial intelligence technologies as catalysts for economic and social development while mitigating risks and ensuring benefits for both people and the planet.
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit brought together ministers from all member states, marking the official beginning of Serbia and Slovakia’s co-chairmanship of this international organisation.
The summit attracted over 1,500 participants from around the globe. Belgrade hosted 148 delegates from more than 45 countries and international organisations alongside more than 500 experts.
The adoption of the Belgrade Declaration, which received full support from member states during the summit, was officially announced.
The declaration outlines crucial priorities for the future of artificial intelligence, reaffirming the values and principles of protecting individual freedoms, democratic values, the rule of law, and human rights as the foundation for AI development and implementation. It also emphasises enhancing global cooperation through an integrated partnership with the OECD to create a sustainable and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
The declaration acknowledges the digital divide between developed and developing countries, focusing on bridging these gaps and promoting equal opportunities for all. It highlights the importance of safe and sustainable AI, addressing global challenges such as employment, data management, privacy protection, sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental impacts.
Ministers participating in the summit and representatives from international organisations called on governments, organisations, academia, industry, and civil society to support these goals and work together to develop human-centred AI guided by fundamental ethical principles.
The declaration also underscores the importance of publicly sharing information and results from the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, ensuring that all nations can benefit from advancements in this field.
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