Spain's International AI Advisory Council Issues Madrid Manifesto: Democracies Must Govern AI, Not Self-Regulation Alone
Spain's International Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence presented the Madrid Manifesto for Responsible AI in the capital on October 8, setting out its position on how artificial intelligence should be governed. The Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Service, Óscar López, took part in the presentation; the manifesto was introduced by the council's president and is signed by all its members.
Its central claim is that democracies have both the right and the duty to govern artificial intelligence, rather than leaving rule-making entirely to self-regulation by technology companies. The council argues that public institutions should actively set rules and boundaries for AI to protect the public interest and fundamental rights.
The council is an international expert advisory body created by the Spanish government, bringing together academics and industry figures from different countries to give Spain independent advice in the global AI governance debate. Spain has been promoting discussions on AI rules at the United Nations and in the European Union, and the manifesto is a step in consolidating its domestic position.
The ministry said the manifesto may be reproduced in whole or in part without attribution. Its publication comes as Spain prepares digital-governance legislation and international meetings on the subject. (Source: Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service, Spain)
Source: 西班牙数字化转型与公共职能部
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