In the context of the digital transformation of all spheres of society, the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies introduced in all sectors of the economy and public administration, as well as in the daily life of a person, has increased over the past decade. In this regard, the actions of national Governments, various international organizations, international non-governmental organizations, large transnational corporations have intensified to form universal and universally recognized rules containing norms that are focused on the legal regulation of the development, implementation and use of various AI systems, as well as to ensure the ethical foundations of the use of such systems in order to prevent human rights violations. Taking into account the enormous possibilities of AI technologies that can have a comprehensive impact on human rights, the legal and other consequences of the decisions taken will have not only a local, but even a global character for the entire world community. The author of the article describes some examples characterizing the activities of international organizations in recent years in this area, and also identifies priority issues of the participation of the Russian Federation in the process of developing international legal norms and positions, taking into account national interests and in accordance with domestic doctrinal legal acts.