Common use of Artificial Intelligence Clause in Contracts

Artificial Intelligence. 1. The Parties recognise that the use and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming increasingly important to digital trade, offering significant social and economic benefits to natural persons and enterprises. In view of this, the Parties shall endeavour to cooperate, in accordance with their respective laws and policies, through: (a) sharing research and industry practices related to AI technologies and their governance; (b) promoting and sustaining the responsible use and adoption of AI technologies by businesses and across the community; and (c) encouraging commercialisation opportunities and collaboration between researchers, academics, and industry. 2. The Parties also recognise the importance of developing ethical governance frameworks for the trusted, safe, and responsible use of AI technologies that will help realise the benefits of AI. In view of the cross-border nature of digital trade, the Parties further acknowledge the benefits of ensuring that such frameworks are internationally aligned as far as possible. To this end, the Parties shall endeavour to: (a) collaborate on and promote the development and adoption of ethical governance frameworks that support the trusted, safe, and responsible use of AI technologies, including through relevant international fora; and (b) take into consideration internationally-recognised principles or guidelines when developing such frameworks.