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Que establece el marco legal, la promoción y desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial en la República de Panamá.

QUE ESTABLECE EL MARCO LEGAL, LA PROMOCION Y DESARROLLO DE LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL EN LA REPUBLICA DE PANAMA.

Legislation State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · PAexpired

This legislative bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the development, implementation, and use of artificial intelligence in Panama, aiming to protect human rights, privacy, and safety while fostering technological innovation. It introduces a risk-based classification system for AI applications, outlines the obligations of developers and providers, establishes a National Artificial Intelligence Policy, and creates a High-Level AI Commission under SENACYT. Ultimately, the bill was rejected and defeated during its first committee debate in April 2026.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Asamblea Nacional de la República de PanamáLegislature · PA
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentGeneral publicRegulatorsPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Policymakers, legal scholars, regulators, and technology developers seeking to understand proposed national AI governance and regulatory structures in Panama.

Sectors
Cross-sectorTelecommunications and digital services · artificial intelligence and digital technologiesResearch and science · research, development and innovation

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the proposed legal and institutional framework for artificial intelligence in Panama, including definitions, fundamental principles, citizens' rights, risk-based classifications, obligations for developers and economic agents, promotion and incentive mechanisms, and supervisory authorities.

What's missing

Because the bill was defeated in committee, it lacks final legislative enactment, binding force of law, and detailed enforcement regulations, which were left pending executive agency rulemaking.

Key takeaways
  • The bill establishes a national legal framework to regulate artificial intelligence while protecting human rights, privacy, and fundamental freedoms in Panama.
  • AI systems and applications are categorized into four risk levels: unacceptable, high risk, limited, and minimum.
  • Developers and providers are subjected to specific compliance obligations, risk certifications, incident reporting, and mandatory human oversight.
  • The legislation creates a National Artificial Intelligence Policy and a permanent High-Level AI Commission attached to SENACYT.
  • The bill was ultimately rejected and defeated during its first committee debate in the National Assembly.
Principles it states
TransparenciaResponsabilidadNo discriminaciónDerechos Humanos o LegalesRespeto y ÉticaPazClaridadTrazabilidadControl y supervisión humanaIntuitivoAccesibilidadPrivacidadPropiedad intelectualSeguridadBeneficio social
Outline
· Capítulo I. Disposiciones Generales
· Capítulo II. Principios y Derechos
· Capítulo III. Clasificaciones y Prohibiciones
· Capítulo IV. Obligaciones de los Desarrolladores, Proveedores, Agentes Económicos y Usuarios
· Capítulo V. Fomento e Incentivos
· Capítulo VI. La Política Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial
· Capítulo VII. Supervisión y Sanciones
· Capítulo VIII. Disposiciones Transitorias y Finales
Issued28 August 2024
Length7,824 words · 32 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Los desarrolladores y usuarios de la Inteligencia Artificial son responsables de las acciones, decisiones, consecuencias de su uso y mantener el control, acceso y supervisión del ser humano en todo momento.

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 2

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

La Inteligencia Artificial no debe generar prejuicios, sesgos, exclusiones, ni discriminaciones en el uso, aplicación, datos utilizados, ni debe producir resultados que afecten a personas o grupos

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 3

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

4/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

La Inteligencia Artificial debe mantener el respeto hacia el ser humano y su dignidad.

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 5

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

La Inteligencia Artificial, durante su desarrollo y uso, debe funcionar de manera que pueda ser controlada y supervisada adecuadamente por seres humanos.

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 9

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Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

La Inteligencia Artificial debe respetar la privacidad de las personas y proteger sus datos sensibles o personales, obligando a sus desarrolladores a añadir los aplicativos necesarios

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 12

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Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

El funcionamiento de la Inteligencia Artificial y las decisiones que esta tome debe ser claro, comprensible, accesible y auditable, tanto para los desarrolladores como los usuarios finales.

Capítulo II Principios y Derechos, Artículo 4, numeral 1

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Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

la Autoridad Nacional para la Innovación Gubernamental, tendrán la facultad para efectuar auditorias y supervisiones periódicas, incluyendo la suspensión, ya sea total o parcial

Capítulo VII Supervisión y Sanciones, Artículo 20

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Topics

Physical AI Governancecore
artificial_intelligence legal_framework risk_classification data_protection national_ai_policy