OECD AI Principles (OECD AI Principles)

OECD AI Principles

Voluntary standardOECD AI Principles

Summary

The first intergovernmental principles for trustworthy AI: inclusive growth, respect for human rights, transparency, robustness and safety, and accountability. Its definition of "AI system" underpins the EU AI Act and several national laws. They do not bind companies but are useful for AI policies and customer communication.

Who it applies to

Adhering governments; a voluntary reference for any organization.

Penalties

The rule has no penalty regime of its own, or it does not apply.

Official name: Recommendation of the Council on Artificial Intelligence (OECD/LEGAL/0449)
Official reference: OECD/LEGAL/0449, adoptada el 22 de mayo de 2019; definición revisada el 8 de noviembre de 2023; principios actualizados el 3 de mayo de 2024
Regulator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Official source: Check the sourceHow we verify sources

Key dates

May 22, 2019Adoption
November 8, 2023Revised definition of AI system
May 3, 2024Principles updated

Obligations and dates

Obligations table
Obligation	Article or citation	Status	Date	Who it applies to	Verification
Adopt trustworthy AI principles	OECD/LEGAL/0449, sección 1 (principios 1.1-1.5)	Voluntary standard	Already applicable	Recommended for any organization that uses AI.	Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026

Adopt trustworthy AI principles

OECD/LEGAL/0449, sección 1 (principios 1.1-1.5)Voluntary standard

Already applicable

When it relates: Recommended for any organization that uses AI.
What the rule provides: Include the principles of fairness, transparency, robustness, safety and accountability in the AI policy.
Use the OECD definition of AI system in all internal documents.
Typical evidence: Approved and published principles
Related base documents: Responsible AI Principles
Supporting documents: Public Statement on Responsible AI Use
Internal Responsible AI Awareness Campaign Guide
Verification: Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026Checked in the official PDF on legalinstruments.oecd.org: adopted May 22, 2019, definition revised Nov 8, 2023 and ministerial revision May 3, 2024; Section 1, principles 1.1 to 1.5.