OECD AI Principles (2024 Update)
The OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence, originally adopted in May 2019 as the first intergovernmental AI standard, were updated in May 2024 to address generative AI and foundation models. The five values-based principles cover: inclusive growth and sustainable development; human-centred values and fairness; transparency and explainability; robustness, security, and safety; and accountability. Complemented by five policy recommendations for governments. Adopted by 46 countries. Basis for the G20 AI Principles.
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Framework Domains (3)
2024 Update Focus Areas
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-AI-3.1 | General-Purpose and Generative AI Risks |
| OECD-AI-3.2 | Environmental Footprint Consideration |
| OECD-AI-3.3 | Intellectual Property Rights |
| OECD-AI-3.4 | Multi-Stakeholder Risk Cooperation |
Policy Recommendations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-AI-2.1 | Investing in AI R&D |
| OECD-AI-2.2 | Fostering a Digital Ecosystem |
| OECD-AI-2.3 | Shaping an Enabling Policy Environment |
| OECD-AI-2.4 | Building Human Capacity and Labour Transformation |
| OECD-AI-2.5 | International Co-operation for Trustworthy AI |
Values-Based Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-AI-1.1 | Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development and Well-being |
| OECD-AI-1.2 | Human Rights and Democratic Values |
| OECD-AI-1.3 | Transparency and Explainability |
| OECD-AI-1.4 | Robustness, Security and Safety |
| OECD-AI-1.5 | Accountability |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OECD AI Principles (2024 Update)?
OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) is a compliance framework from International (OECD) with 3 domains and 14 controls. The OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence, originally adopted in May 2019 as the first intergovernmental AI standard, were updated in May 2024 to address generative AI and foundation models. The five values-based principles cover: inclusive growth and sustainable development; human-centred values and fairness; transparency and explainability; robustness, security, and safety; and accountability. Complemented by five policy recommendations for governments. Adopted by 46 countries. Basis for the G20 AI Principles. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) have?
OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) has 14 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Policy Recommendations (5 controls), Values-Based Principles (5 controls), 2024 Update Focus Areas (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) map to?
OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) maps to 264 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (43% coverage), NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile (43% coverage), UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (43% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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