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The Amman Declaration on AI Governance

The proposed Amman Declaration represents a forward-looking initiative to establish shared principles for responsible, human-centered artificial intelligence governance. To be presented for discussion at the Arab Conference on the Future of Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the draft seeks to promote human dignity, fundamental rights, accountability, and meaningful human oversight, while encouraging Arab and international cooperation.

Article I

Human Dignity & Ethical Principles

Artificial intelligence must respect human dignity, fundamental rights, freedom, and ethical principles, ensuring that technological advancement serves humanity.

Article II

Human Oversight & Accountability

Governments and institutions should establish clear legal and regulatory safeguards to ensure transparency, accountability, and meaningful human oversight of AI systems.

Article III

Arab Cooperation & Global Dialogue

Arab states are encouraged to strengthen regional cooperation, exchange expertise, and contribute to international dialogue on responsible and human-centered AI governance.

Core Resolution

Technology must remain subordinate to human dignity and sovereign legislative wisdom, ensuring automated systems serve our societies without eroding fundamental rights.

Proposed Guiding Principle

Framework Pillars

Proposed Framework for Action

Three proposed areas of action to translate the Amman Declaration's principles into practical safeguards, institutional accountability, and regional cooperation.

Section 01
Section 02
Section 03

Ethical Safeguards

Legal Accountability

The Amman Initiative

Promote human rights impact assessments, transparency, and ethical safeguards for high-risk AI systems before their deployment in sensitive sectors.

Encourage clear legal responsibility, independent oversight, and effective human review of AI-assisted decisions affecting fundamental rights, justice, and public services.

Explore the establishment of a regional platform bringing together Arab legislators, scientists, policymakers, and institutions to advance responsible AI governance and exchange expertise.

Contribute to the Draft

Scientists, researchers, legal scholars, parliamentarians, policymakers, and AI experts are invited to contribute their insights and recommendations to the proposed Amman Declaration. Your contributions will help enrich the dialogue and support the development of a shared, human-centered vision for responsible artificial intelligence governance.