1.2
recommended
Human-centred values & fairness
Respect human rights and fairness throughout the AI lifecycle.
Regulation
OECD AI Principles
OECD · International (40+ countries) · Principles
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Authority
OECD
Jurisdiction
International (40+ countries)
Type
Principles
Status
Guidance
Maximum penalty
Principles — no penalties
Catalogue reviewed
2026-08-15
Official source checked
2026-08-23 — unchanged since our last read
Official text
Status
Adopted 2019, updated 2024
Requirements (4)
1.3
recommended
Transparency & explainability
Provide meaningful transparency and explanations appropriate to the context.
1.4
recommended
Robustness, security & safety
Ensure systems are robust, secure and safe across their lifecycle.
1.5
recommended
Accountability
Actors are accountable for the proper functioning of AI systems.
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