UN Global Digital Compact
United Nations General Assembly · September 2024
Intergovernmental agreementScientific panel and global dialogue on AI governance established under its framework in 2025.
The first global agreement, signed by every UN member state, creating a standing international process for AI governance.
What it calls for
- International AI governance through a scientific panel and global dialogue
- Closing digital divides
- Data governance and human rights online
Scope
Adopted by all UN member states
What actually happened
The UN appointed members to the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and launched the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.