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Declaration of Santiago

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In October 2023, Santiago de Chile became the epicenter of a significant movement in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it hosted the landmark Ministerial and High-Level Authorities Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Name in original language

Declaración de Santiago

Initiative overview

The culmination of this summit was the Declaracin de Santiago, an initiative aimed at fostering ethical AI development that resonates with the unique cultural, social, and economic tapestry of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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International Approaches and Co-operationRiskAI-enabling EcosystemPrivacySustainable Development

About the policy initiative

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Category:

  • AI Policy Frameworks and Initiatives (intergovernmental or supranational)

Initiative type:

  • Declaration, opinion, or outcome document

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2023

Binding:

  • Non-binding

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Santo Domingo Declaration — Third Ministerial Summit and High Authorities on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean

Santo Domingo Declaration — Third Ministerial Summit and High Authorities on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Santo Domingo Declaration is the outcome document of the Third Ministerial Summit and High Authorities on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean, held on 25–26 June 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Supported by UNESCO and CAF, it approves a Roadmap f2026–2027 focused on governance and regulation, talent and the future of work, protection of vulnerable groups, environment and sustainability, and infrastructure, building on prior summits in Santiago.

Start year: 2026
Country/Organisation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Declaration of Montevideo

Declaration of Montevideo

Ministers and High-Level Authorities representing the countries gathered at the Second Ministerial and High-Level Authorities Summit on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean, on October 3rd and 4th, 2024. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Curacao, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic and Uruguay.

Start year: 2024
Country/Organisation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean

Cartagena de Indias Declaration for Governance, the construction of AI ecosystems and the promotion of AI education in an Ethical and Responsible manner in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Cartagena de Indias Declaration is a regional agreement signed by ministers and high authorities from seventeen Latin American and Caribbean countries in August 2024. Building on the 2023 Santiago Ministerial Summit on AI Ethics, it sets out commitments to strengthen cooperation on building AI ecosystems, promoting ethical AI education, and developing AI governance frameworks that respect human rights, sustainability and gender equity.

Start year: 2024
Country/Organisation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

The UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, adopted on 23 November 2021, is a global normative framework guiding Member States and stakeholders to ensure AI systems benefit humanity while preventing harm. It outlines values, principles and policy actions covering the entire AI lifecycle, promoting human rights, transparency, inclusiveness, and international cooperation through voluntary implementation.

Start year: 2021
Country/Organisation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization