
https://www.un.org/global-digital-compact/en/ai
The AI Panel and Dialogue within the Global Digital Compact is an intergovernmental initiative co-facilitated by Costa Rica and Spain. It aims to establish an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and foster a Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
Key Dates
| Date | Event | 
| 17 Jan 2025 | Informal Consultation on Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI | 
| 18 Feb 2025 | Informal Consultation with Stakeholders | 
| 19 Feb 2025 | Second Informal Consultation with Member States | 
| 28 Feb 2025 | Issuance of Elements Paper | 
| 14 Mar 2025 | Third Informal Consultation with Member States based on Elements Paper | 
| 19 Mar 2025 | Issuance of Zero Draft  | 
| 1 Apr 2025 | First Reading of Zero Draft | 
| 2 April 2025 | Information Session with Stakeholders | 
| 11 Apr 2025 | Second Reading of Zero Draft | 
| 24 Apr 2025 | Third Reading of Zero Draft | 
| 2 May 2025 | Fourth Reading of Zero Draft | 
| 12 May 2025 | Fifth Reading of Zero Draft | 
| 15 May 2025 | Issuance of Rev 1 | 
| 20 May 2025 | First Reading of Rev 1 | 
| 27 May 2025 | Second Reading of Rev 1 | 
| 28 May 2025 | Third Reading of Rev 1 | 
| 4 June 2025 | Issuance of Rev 2 | 
| 11 June 2025 | Informal Consultation of Rev 2 | 
| 24 June 2025 | Issuance of Rev 3 | 
| 17 July 2025 | Issuance of Rev 4 | 
Key objectives:
- Scientific Expertise: The panel is composed of experts from diverse linguistic and multidisciplinary backgrounds, ensuring balanced geographical and gender representation.
- Human Rights Focus: The dialogue centers on the international human rights framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to address risks and power imbalances associated with AI.
- Complementary Role: The Global Dialogue on AI Governance complements existing forums, particularly the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and integrates AI policy dialogues into the IGF.
 
              






