The Amman Declaration on AI Governance
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
Proposed Framework for Action
Three proposed areas of action to translate the Amman Declaration's principles into practical safeguards, institutional accountability, and regional cooperation.
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.