The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is an international initiative, or institution, established to guide the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a manner that respects human rights and democratic values. The partnership was first proposed by Canada and France at the 44th G7 summit in 2018 and officially launched on June 15, 2020, with fifteen founding members, including India. GPAI was created to bridge the gap between the theory of AI ethics and its practical application in policy and real-world scenarios.
GPAI works by bringing together experts from industry, civil society, government, and academia in a multi-stakeholder approach. Its work is organized around four key working groups: Responsible AI, Data Governance, the Future of Work, and Innovation and Commercialization. These groups produce actionable research, policy tools, and technical advice to inform national AI strategies. The initiative is supported by a Secretariat hosted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and operates through Centres of Expertise in Montreal and Paris.
GPAI's foundational principles are grounded in the OECD AI Principles, which serve as the first intergovernmental standard on AI. A significant recent change occurred in July 2024, following the New Delhi Summit chaired by India, where GPAI merged with the OECD to form an integrated partnership. This renewed partnership, initially comprising 44 countries and the European Union, aims to advance the agenda for human-centric, safe, and trustworthy AI, building important bridges between AI policy development and research.