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Law on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Costa Rica (23771)

National contact point

30 Apr 2026

OECD analyst

17 May 2026

Developed with the assistance of Chat GPT-4, this bill seeks to establish a comprehensive national framework to regulate the development, implementation and use of AI. It sets general principles, baseline definitions (AI, agents, developers, responsibility, bias, explainability, transparency), and creates registration and supervision obligations for AI systems through a dedicated Autoridad Reguladora de Inteligencia Artificial (ARIA).

Name in original language

Ley de Regulación de la Inteligencia Artificial en Costa Rica

Initiative overview

The bill seeks to provide a clear legal framework for the development and use of artificial intelligence in Costa Rica, including 5 general principles: equity, responsibility, transparency, privacy/data protection, safety. It responds to growing adoption of AI technologies and the associated risks to privacy, fairness, and accountability. By establishing principles such as transparency, non-discrimination, and data protection, the law aims to safeguard constitutional rights while enabling responsible innovation. The framework is intended to be adaptable, with progressive implementation and periodic review to keep pace with technological change. It aligns broadly with international principles, supporting interoperability and cooperation.

About the policy initiative

Costa Rica

Category:

Regulations, guidelines and standards

Initiative type:

Law/legislation/act (by legislative body)

Status:

Proposed or under development

Start Year:

2023

Binding:

Binding

Target Sectors:

OECD AI Principles:

Other relevant urls:

https://delfino.cr/asamblea/proyecto/23771

National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS)

Costa Rica's National AI Strategy aims to promote the ethical, safe, and responsible use of AI for the benefit of its citizens. Its objectives include developing regulatory frameworks, strengthening skills, fostering R&D&I, improving public services, and enhancing competitiveness. Its strategic pillars focus on ethics, territorial development, capacity building, infrastructure, innovation, and international leadership.

Start year: 2024