The United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have jointly signed the first legally binding AI treaty, the 'AI Framework Convention', aimed at ensuring that AI applications adhere to principles of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The treaty requires signatory countries to follow principles that protect user data, respect the law, and operate transparently, implementing these principles through legislation and administrative measures. Although compliance with the treaty primarily relies on monitoring, and enforcement may be weak, it is seen as an important blueprint for countries to formulate AI laws. Currently, the US, EU, UK, and several other countries have signed, and the treaty will come into force in five...