Submission of The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) to the Agency for Development of Electronic Government and Information Society (AGESIC) of energy and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in response to Public Consultation on the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024 - 2030
Submission of The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) to the Agency for Development of Electronic Government and Information Society (AGESIC) of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in response to Public Consultation on the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024 - 2030
This document is a submission by the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) to Uruguay's Agency for Development of Electronic Government and Information Society (AGESIC) regarding the public consultation on Uruguay's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024-2030. The submission commends Uruguay's alignment with international and regional ethical AI frameworks, such as the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI and the Montevideo Declaration. CAIDP also provides five specific recommendations to strengthen the strategy, including adopting a stronger human rights-based approach, enhancing transparency and auditing, requiring mandatory ethical impact assessments, prohibiting certain high-risk applications, and ensuring continuous multi-stakeholder engagement.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Policymakers, regulators, and government officials in Uruguay crafting the national AI strategy, as well as researchers interested in international AI governance.
What the document contains
The document covers an evaluation of Uruguay's draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024-2030 regarding its alignment with international ethical AI frameworks, highlighting elements such as governance, capabilities, and fundamental principles. It provides actionable recommendations to improve the strategy in areas including human rights integration, impact assessments, transparency measures, prohibition of high-risk tools, and stakeholder engagement.
The text lacks detailed enforcement mechanisms or penalties for non-compliance within the proposed Uruguay AI strategy, and does not contain exhaustive technical definitions for specific AI models.
- CAIDP submitted comments on Uruguay's draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024-2030 during its public consultation.
- The draft strategy demonstrates positive alignment with international and regional frameworks like the UNESCO Ethics of AI Recommendation and the Montevideo Declaration.
- CAIDP recommends adopting a stronger human rights-based approach complete with consultations for affected communities.
- The organization suggests adding mandatory periodic third-party audits and ethical impact assessments for high-risk AI applications.
- CAIDP advises explicitly prohibiting high-risk applications such as mass surveillance and discriminatory profiling.
· About CAIDP · CAIDP Comments on Draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s Alignment with Regional and International Ethical AI Frameworks · CAIDP Recommendations 1. Adoption of a stronger human rights based approach 2. Enhance Explicit Transparency and Accountability Measures 3. Require Mandatory Ethical Impact Assessments 4. Prohibit High-Risk Applications 5. Continuous Inclusive Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
How it scores
Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.
Accountability
3/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
The draft Uruguay AI Strategy also incorporates transparency and accountability mechanisms, such as the establishment of the AI Observatory
CAIDP Comments on Draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s Alignment with Regional and International Ethical AI Frameworks
screening score · 2026-10-23
Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
The draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s guiding principles, such as those focusing on equity, non - discrimination, and strengthening democracy, directly align
CAIDP Comments on Draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s Alignment with Regional and International Ethical AI Frameworks
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
3/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
Specifically, the Uruguay AI Strategy's emphasis on human rights (as seen in its principles of respect for human dignity and non -discrimination
CAIDP Comments on Draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s Alignment with Regional and International Ethical AI Frameworks
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
3/5Protection of personal data and private life
Such assessments should cover potential impacts on human rights, privacy, and environmental sustainability.
CAIDP Recommendations, 3. Require Mandatory Ethical Impact Assessments
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
3/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
The draft Uruguay AI Strategy outlines commitments to transparency and explainability, which is commendable.
CAIDP Recommendations, 2. Enhance Explicit Transparency and Accountability Measures
screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
2/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
CAIDP suggests incorporating mandatory periodic third -party audits for AI systems, particularly those used in public services.
CAIDP Recommendations, 2. Enhance Explicit Transparency and Accountability Measures
screening score · 2026-10-23
Impact Assessment
3/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
CAIDP proposes that the draft Uruguay AI Strategy include a requirement for mandatory ethical impact assessments before the deployment of high -risk AI applications.
CAIDP Recommendations, 3. Require Mandatory Ethical Impact Assessments
screening score · 2026-10-23