Policy Details

UNESCO General Conference

Summary

Global ethical standard adopted by 193 Member States covering human rights, inclusion, data governance, education, and environmental sustainability in AI. Encourages national implementation via action plans and monitoring.

Healthcare Implications

Health systems can use the Recommendation to shape equitable AI policies, informed consent and transparency practices, and workforce training. Reinforces safeguards for vulnerable populations in clinical AI deployment.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Privacy & Data; Transparency & Governance; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Patients & Public; Payers & Purchasers