Improving access to AI for persons with disabilities: an innovative project for the implementation of the Declaration

14 December 2023

The HAND-AI project: Artificial Intelligence without Barriers – Inclusion and Equity for Persons with Disabilities has received funding of $13,276 under the 2023-2024 EDI call for projects of the Montréal Declaration on Responsible AI. The project is co-led by Muriel Mac-Seing and Jean Noel Nikiema, both assistant Professors at the Université de Montréal’s School of…

Applications are now open for the second edition of the Summer School on Responsible AI and Human Rights

27 October 2023

The Summer School on Responsible AI and Human Rights, from Mila and Université de Montréal, will return for a second edition in May 2024! This Summer School is a unique opportunity to explore the intersections between Responsible AI and human rights with renowned experts and alongside 40 participants from all disciplines and backgrounds: master’s-level students,…

First edition of the UdeM-Mila Summer School on Responsible AI and Human Rights

25 July 2023

Last June, some forty participants from 20 countries took part in the first edition of the Summer School on Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, organised by Université de Montréal and Mila – Quebec AI Institute. Over the course of a week, participants were able to exchange views with some fifteen interdisciplinary experts and explore…

Missing Links in AI Governance

11 April 2023

This collective book, co-edited by Mila and UNESCO, highlights the urgent need for a framework for AI in the context of rapid and exponential technological progress. The 18 articles that make up the book were written by members of the academic community, industry and civil society. They highlight issues that are often overlooked but are…

Two innovative projects for the implementation of the Montréal Declaration

20 March 2023

Two projects led by researchers at the Université de Montréal (UdeM) will receive funding under the 2023 call for projects of the Montréal Declaration for the responsible development of AI.

Japanese translation of the Montreal Declaration

15 March 2023

The Montréal Declaration on Responsible AI is now available in Japanese.

Health Professionals and AI: Prototypical Code of Ethics to Govern and Inform Professional Practices

23 February 2023

Health Professionals and AIPrototypical Code of Ethics to Govern and Inform Professional Practices January 26, 2023 Researchers Marco Laverdière and Catherine Régis have published a practical tool designed to support the responsible and appropriate use of AI in professional practices in the healthcare and human relations sectors. This document presents the conclusions of the reflection…

Montréal Declaration Activity Report (2018-2022)

1 December 2022

This latest report on the Montréal Declaration looks back on the four years of the document’s life, since its launch in 2018.

A Declaration

For what purpose?

The Montréal Declaration is a collective work that aims to put AI development at the service of the well-being of all people, and to guide social change by developing recommendations with strong democratic legitimacy.

For whom?

The Montréal Declaration is addressed to any person, organization and company that wishes to take part in the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

According to what method?

The Declaration was born from an inclusive deliberation process that initiates a dialogue between citizens, experts, public officials, industry stakeholders, civil organizations and professional associations.