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Weekly News (September 12, 2025): Global AI Treaties, Digital Deception, and Autonomous Warfare
This week, the dynamic intersection of law, ethics, and technology continues to unfold with critical developments across the globe. From international efforts to govern artificial intelligence, to the disturbing rise of AI-generated misinformation, and the escalating deployment of autonomous military hardware, these stories underscore the urgent need for thoughtful regulation and ethical foresight.
The rapid pace of technological innovation presents both immense opportunities to make a better society and significant challenges, forcing us to constantly re-evaluate our societal norms and legal frameworks. Let’s check this week’s most compelling headlines.
Uruguay Leads Latin America in Signing Global AI Treaty
Uruguay has made a significant step in international AI governance by becoming the first Latin American nation to sign the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. This landmark treaty, opened for signature in September 2024, stands as the world’s first legally binding international agreement on artificial intelligence, signifying a pivotal moment in establishing global…
