Opening of the First Meeting of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence

It is a great pleasure to be here for the formal opening of this Committee's – of the CAI's - first meeting. And I want to thank each one of you who have agreed to devote your time and expertise to the task that lies ahead. You are needed, and you are appreciated. That is based on the Council of Europe's standards on human rights, democracy and the rule of law – Well, it is no doubt a huge challenge. Ultimately, it could result in a legally binding convention that will shape and improve people's interaction with AI as it expands its reach further and further in the years ahead.