The Council of Europe has formally launched two key initiatives under the HUDERIA Process — our structured response to the need of AI risk and impact assessment through the lens of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law:
HUDERIA Academy (16–18 June, Strasbourg): Capacity-building tailored to around 90 participants from diverse backgrounds and regions, reflecting the truly global scope of the Framework Convention. Government officials, legal experts, technologists, and civil society representatives convened in Strasbourg to take part in this dynamic and hands-on programme focused on the Risk and Impact Assessment of AI systems from the point of view of Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (HUDERIA Methodology) — developed by the Council of Europe to operationalise the principles of the Framework Convention throughout the lifecycle of AI systems.
HUDERIA Platform (19–20 June, Strasbourg): will bring together 20–25 technical experts in a new dialogue format which will allow direct feedback on the practicality of HUDERIA from those building and deploying AI systems.
In 2024, the Council of Europe’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) adopted the HUDERIA Methodology, a pioneering tool for conducting risk and impact assessments of AI systems. This methodology supports the implementation of the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law—the first international legally binding treaty in this field.
At its core, the HUDERIA Methodology evaluates AI systems within their broader social context, recognising that the impacts of AI result from the intricate interaction between technology and society. It includes creating risk mitigation plans to protect the public and requires regular reassessments to ensure AI systems operate safely and respect human rights as technology and societal contexts evolve. This approach ensures that the public is protected from emerging risks throughout the AI system's lifecycle.
Find out more about the HUDERIA Process here
