Afghanistan — AI Regulations

02 APR 2026 · Other

Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children

On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced through nudification, where artificial intelligence tools strip or alter clothing to create fabricated nude or sexualised images. It cites evidence from a study by UNICEF, End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual P...

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26 AUG 2025 · Other

United Nations General Assembly resolution on Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance

On 26 August 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the terms of reference and modalities for the establishment and functioning of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance (resolution A/79/l.118). The resolution specifies that the Panel will provide annual evidence-based assessments on AI opportunities, risks and impacts, while the Dialogue will act as a multi-stake...

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22 SEP 2024 · Other

Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations

On 22 September 2024, the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations. The Compact is an initiative which aims to foster enhanced digital cooperation across nations. The Compact focuses on a number of objectives, including improving connectivity and public digital infrastructure, commit to a internet governance and safety, and ensure responsible, equitable, and interoperable data governance. Regarding artificial intelligence (A...

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08 SEP 2024 · Other

United Nations cybercrime convention

On 9 August 2024, the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) announced that the Member States had finalised the draft cybercrime convention, aiming to strengthen international cooperation in combating cybercrime. The convention will be the first global legally binding instrument on cybercrime and the first multilateral anti-crime treaty in over 20 years. The convention seeks to enhance global efforts in preventing, prosecuting, and providing technical assistance to address cybe...

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18 OCT 2023 · Other

Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development

On 18 October 2023, in the context of the Belt and Road Forum, China, together with 35 other countries, announced the Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development. The Initiative is built on seven pillars, divided into four parts: First, regarding digital trade and economic cooperation, it embraces a commitment to an open and safe environment, improving trade facilitation, overcoming the digital divide, and enhancing consumer t...

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02 AUG 2023 · Other

UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms

On 8 February 2023, UNESCO published the second draft of the “Guidelines for regulating digital platforms: A multistakeholder approach to safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information” to be reviewed in the UNESCO Internet for Trust Global Conference between 21-23 February 2023. The Guidelines are addressed to digital platforms that allow users to disseminate content to the wider public, including social media networks, messaging apps, search engines, app stores, and content-sh...

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11 JUN 2023 · Other

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasises the need for global collaboration and regulation of social media platforms to combat disinformation and hate speech. The guidelines list the fundamental principles that should be followed, noting that platforms must conduct human rights due dili...

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