UNESCO and Conscious Enterprises Network Ethical AI positioning
UNESCO and Conscious Enterprises Network Ethical AI positioning by D. Conterno (2025) UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (November 2021) Scope & Purpose UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence is the first global standard-setting instrument on AI ethics, unanimously adopted by all 193 Member States in November 2021. It is designed to guide policy, regulation, and governance of AI technologies worldwide (UNESCO, 2021a). Core Values & Principles The Recommendation identifies four foundational values : Human rights and human dignity Peaceful, just, and interconnected societies Diversity and inclusiveness Environmental and ecosystem flourishing (UNESCO, 2021a, Art. 8–11). And ten principles : Proportionality and “Do No Harm” Safety and security Right to privacy and data protection Multi-stakeholder and adaptive governance Responsibility and accountability Transparency...