Declaration of Montevideo: For the Construction of a Regional Approach on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence and its Impacts on Our Society
DECLARATION OF MONTEVIDEO “For the construction of a regional approach on the governance of Artificial Intelligence and its impacts on our society”
The Declaration of Montevideo establishes a regional approach for the governance of artificial intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ministers and high-level authorities adopted an actionable Roadmap focusing on governance, talent, vulnerable groups, sustainability, and infrastructure. It formalizes the Working Group on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and establishes the Ministerial Summit as an annual meeting.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Government ministers, high-level authorities, and policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean looking to align regional AI policies and governance standards.
What the document contains
The document addresses regional cooperation, public policy design enablers, and a structured Roadmap for ethical AI deployment across Latin America and the Caribbean. It covers institutional mechanisms including annual ministerial summits and permanent working groups.
Specific legal prohibitions, technical compliance standards, and binding regulatory enforcement mechanisms for individual private companies are not provided in the text.
- Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean approved a regional Roadmap for AI governance and capacity building.
- Five prioritized areas were established: Governance and Regulation; Talent and future of work; Protection of vulnerable groups; Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change; and Infrastructure.
- The Working Group on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean was consolidated as a permanent dialogue space.
- The Ministerial and High-Level Authorities Summit was established as an annual meeting.
- UNESCO and CAF were thanked for their continued technical and financial support.
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How it scores
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Accountability
1/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
national focal points in contributing to the creation of the first Roadmap
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Human Dignity
3/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
focused on the human being, well- being and dignity of people
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
dialogues relating to governance and to the development of capacities
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Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
follow up on the implementation of the approved Roadmap and its reviews
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
mitigate the risks associated with the development and use of AI, particularly in the enjoyment of human rights
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