National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
ESTRATEGIA NACIONAL DE INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL
The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA) of Spain outlines a comprehensive framework for the 2020-2025 period to position the country as a leader in AI research, development, and innovation. It establishes six strategic axes covering scientific excellence, digital talent development, data platforms and technological infrastructures, economic integration, public sector application, and ethical/regulatory frameworks. The strategy emphasizes human-centric AI, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and the global promotion of the Spanish language in digital technologies.
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Who it governs
This strategy is for policymakers, researchers, companies, public sector bodies, and citizens interested in the governance, development, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in Spain.
What the document contains
The document addresses national policies for scientific research, digital skills development, data platforms, infrastructure (supercomputing and language technologies), economic integration, public sector modernization, and ethical/regulatory frameworks regarding artificial intelligence.
Binding legal penalties or enforcement mechanisms directly applicable to private AI developers outside of existing EU frameworks and forthcoming European regulations are not detailed as finalized statutes.
- Spain's National AI Strategy aims to mobilize significant public and private investment between 2021 and 2023 to foster an inclusive and sustainable AI ecosystem.
- The strategy prioritizes scientific excellence by establishing a Spanish Network of Excellence in AI and promoting interdisciplinary research.
- Human-centric values, ethics, and fundamental rights protection are central pillars, supported by the upcoming Charter of Digital Rights and algorithmic evaluation observatories.
- The public sector will act as an early adopter and catalyst for AI innovation, incorporating AI into public administration to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Special emphasis is placed on promoting the Spanish language in AI (LEIA project) and bridging digital, gender, and territorial divides.
0. Prólogo I. Introducción II. Objetivos de la Estrategia III. Plan de Acción · Eje 1: Impulsar la investigación científica, el desarrollo tecnológico y la innovación en IA · Eje 2: Promover el desarrollo de capacidades digitales, potenciar el talento nacional y atraer talento global en inteligencia artificial · Eje 3: Desarrollar plataformas de datos e infraestructuras tecnológicas que den soporte a la IA · Eje 4: Integrar la IA en las cadenas de valor para transformar el tejido económico · Eje 5: Potenciar el uso de la IA en la administración pública y en las misiones estratégicas nacionales · Eje 6: Establecer un marco ético y normativo que refuerce la protección de los derechos individuales y colectivos IV. Resumen de medidas V. Gobernanza y presupuestos Anexos
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Human Dignity
4/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
impulsar el debate a nivel global sobre el desarrollo tecnológico de valores humanistas (Human-Centered AI), centrado en velar por el bienestar de la sociedad
OBJETIVOS DE LA ESTRATEGIA
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
4/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
La IA debe estar sometida a supervisión continua, y debe ser comprensible para las personas.
EJE ESTRATÉGICO 6
screening score · 2026-10-23