UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
The first global normative instrument on the ethics of artificial intelligence, adopted by all 193 UNESCO Member States in November 2021. Establishes a comprehensive framework of values, principles, and policy action areas to guide the ethical development and deployment of AI systems worldwide.
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Framework Domains (4)
Policy Areas
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNESCOAI-4 | Policy Action Areas (Ethical Impact, Research, Data, etc.) |
Principles 1-3
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNESCOAI-1 | Principles 1-3: Proportionality, Safety, Fairness |
Principles 4-7
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNESCOAI-2 | Principles 4-7: Sustainability, Privacy, Human Oversight, Transparency |
Principles 8-10
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNESCOAI-3 | Principles 8-10: Accountability, Awareness, Governance |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, you already cover:
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
75%
3 controls mapped
Compare →UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
75%
3 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 23894:2023
75%
3 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI?
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 4 controls. The first global normative instrument on the ethics of artificial intelligence, adopted by all 193 UNESCO Member States in November 2021. Establishes a comprehensive framework of values, principles, and policy action areas to guide the ethical development and deployment of AI systems worldwide. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI have?
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Policy Areas (1 controls), Principles 1-3 (1 controls), Principles 4-7 (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI map to?
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI maps to 79 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA) (75% coverage), UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) (75% coverage), ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (75% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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