Leaders associated with 20 countries, together with the European Commission, have backed an international appeal calling for frontier artificial-intelligence systems to remain under human direction, oversight and control.
The initiative was launched by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and had attracted 22 political leaders at the time of publication, according to the Finnish presidency.
The statement calls on governments and the technology industry to develop more consistent safety standards, improve transparency and share information about serious AI incidents.
It also asks governments to explore whether an international institution should be created to set standards, enable verification and convene states when AI systems reach specified capability thresholds.
The proposal does not create a new global AI regulator and is not a binding treaty. It is a political appeal for stronger international coordination.
Supporters listed by the Finnish presidency include leaders from Germany, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Africa and several European states, as well as the European Commission.
The United States and China were not listed among the initial endorsers in the official launch material. Their absence does not by itself establish their final position on future versions of the initiative.