According to a report by the Financial Times on Thursday, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union are poised to sign the first legally binding international treaty concerning the use of artificial intelligence.

The three parties are set to endorse the Council of Europe's convention on AI, which has been in development for over two years with contributions from more than 50 nations, including Canada, Israel, Japan, and Australia.

A senior official from the Biden administration emphasized the U.S. commitment to ensuring that AI technologies uphold human rights and democratic principles, recognizing the Council of Europe's significant role in this area.

Britain's technology minister, Peter Kyle, remarked that this agreement represents the first global accord with substantial enforcement capabilities, uniting a diverse array of countries.

The framework convention, which focuses on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, was crafted by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), which completed the draft in March.

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted the convention on May 17, and it will be available for signature in Vilnius on September 5.