Global AI Ethics Charter (GAIEC)

Establishing a shared foundation for human-centered AI worldwide

The Global AI Ethics Charter (GAIEC) lays out a set of shared ethical standards to guide the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence across borders. Proposed and acknowledged by the Élysée Palace under President Emmanuel Macron—one of the most vocal advocates for ethical AI in Europe—this charter builds on global momentum for responsible AI governance.

The Charter derives from my published research paper, A Global AI Ethics Charter: A Unified Framework for Ethical AI Governance and Global Collaboration: Research Paper (Jan 2025), available here:

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    • Human dignity & rights: AI must respect human rights and dignity, consistent with democratic values.

    • Transparency & accountability: Systems must be explainable, auditable, and accountable to the public interest.

    • Fairness & equity: Avoid reinforcing bias; promote equitable access to AI’s benefits globally.

    • Safety & resilience: Prioritize risk management, continuous monitoring, and safeguards against misuse.

    • Sustainability & climate responsibility: Ensure AI contributes to green innovation and reduces environmental harm.

    • Global inclusivity: Aligns advanced economies, emerging markets, and marginalized communities in shaping AI’s future.

  • Immediate Actions (0–12 months)

    • Convene a Global Ethics Council on AI, drawing from G7, G20, OECD, and UN partners.

    • Adopt a baseline ethics toolkit for member states: transparency checklists, impact assessment templates, whistleblower protections.

    • Publish an AI Ethics Scorecard for high-impact sectors (healthcare, finance, defense, labor).

    Medium-Term (1–3 years)

    • Launch cross-border AI safety testbeds to harmonize risk evaluation and red-teaming protocols.

    • Establish reciprocal recognition of AI compliance labels (EU AI Act, U.S. FAIGA, OECD standards).

    • Fund international AI-for-good projects in climate, education, and healthcare with oversight from GAIEC.

    Long-Term (5+ years)

    • Institutionalize GAIEC within the UN Digital Compact framework, making ethics a binding global standard.

    • Develop a permanent Global AI Observatory to track adoption, risks, and human impact.

    • Establish ethics-driven trade agreements, embedding GAIEC principles into global commerce and technology partnerships.

    • Year 1: Shared ethical baselines adopted by early signatories; transparency tools in pilot use.

    • Year 3: Alignment of compliance labels reduces regulatory fragmentation; collaborative research accelerates safe AI innovation.

    • Year 5+: AI ethics embedded into global governance; international cooperation prevents “race-to-the-bottom” competition.

  • Artificial intelligence transcends borders, and so must its governance. Without shared ethical frameworks, nations risk fragmented rules, exploitation of loopholes, and growing mistrust. The GAIEC provides a unifying vision: one where innovation accelerates global prosperity while protecting rights, equity, and stability.

  • Together, they ensure consistency at home and credibility abroad.

    • Number of signatory nations adopting GAIEC-aligned principles.

    • % of cross-border AI systems audited against shared standards.

    • Reduction in reported bias and harm from multinational AI deployments.

    • Growth of public trust indices in AI across signatory countries.

    • Volume of AI-for-good projects launched under GAIEC oversight.

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