Representatives from 12 Countries Join the AI Ethics Code at the Second Global Digital Forum

As part of the second Global Digital Forum, held on October 8–10, a ceremony was held to welcome new international signatories to the Code of Ethics in the Field of Artificial Intelligence, developed by the AI Alliance.

The initiative was joined by representatives from 12 countries: Bangladesh, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Kuwait, Palestine, India, and Serbia. The new signatories include technology companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and independent experts.

To date, the AI Ethics Code has been endorsed by more than 1,400 organizations and experts worldwide. The expansion of this international community reflects a growing global commitment to developing unified approaches to the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

The Code enshrines key principles for ethical AI development, including the primacy of human values, technological accountability, transparency, and integrity. Its provisions aim to foster the safe adoption of technologies and build trust in artificial intelligence.

“When we launched this initiative in 2020, we couldn’t have imagined that one day we would welcome partners from so many parts of the world, advancing AI ethics alongside organizations from over 40 countries. I truly look forward to our cooperation and believe that together we can ensure responsible AI brings real value to the Global South and the wider global community,” noted Andrey Neznamov, Chairman of the Commission on the Implementation of the Code of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence and Managing Director of the Human-Centered AI Center at Sberbank.

The accession of new participants broadens the geographical reach of the initiative and opens up additional opportunities for international cooperation on AI ethics and safety.

The Code remains open to new organizations and experts who share the principle