AI regulation: A primer for Latin American lawmakers

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, has evolved rapidly, capturing the attention of policy makers, and raising important questions about regulation. This primer provides Latin American lawmakers a comprehensive overview of global AI regulatory efforts, proposes a taxonomy that categorizes the diverse approaches within the region’s socio-economic context, together with a set of guidelines and a toolkit of innovative strategies to address AI regulation in a flexible and forward-thinking manner.