Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 2: Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 2: Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 1: Dina Santana Santos, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Saba Tiku Beyene, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 3: Julio Estuardo Santos Velásquez, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Saba Tiku Beyene, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 3: Julio Estuardo Santos Velásquez, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: U-shape to facilitate interaction between speakers and attendees. This format is ideal because it allows an open and fair dialogue between experts/s and participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives. The modular structure (introduction, panels, questions and conclusions) ensures that all attendees, both face-to-face and virtual, have clear opportunities to participate.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: U-shape to facilitate interaction between speakers and attendees. This format is ideal because it allows an open and fair dialogue between experts/s and participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives. The modular structure (introduction, panels, questions and conclusions) ensures that all attendees, both face-to-face and virtual, have clear opportunities to participate.
Policy Question(s)
1. How can AI regulatory frameworks in Latin America balance technological innovation with the protection of human rights and democratic values?
2. What lessons can be learned from the regulatory experiences of Argentina and Brazil to strengthen regional AI cooperation?
3. What are the main ethical and legal challenges governments face when implementing AI regulations, and how can they be effectively addressed?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of AI regulatory frameworks in Latin America, with emphasis on the cases of Argentina and Brazil. They will learn about the similarities, differences and shared challenges in implementing AI-related public policies. In addition, they will acquire practical tools to assess the impact of these regulations on democratic values and human rights.
The diversity of perspectives presented by experts from different sectors and countries will allow participants to critically reflect on how to design inclusive and sustainable policies. Finally, participants will be able to contribute actively to the debate by proposing innovative solutions that can be replicated in their own national contexts
SDGs
Description:
This session addresses the challenge of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in Latin America, focusing on regulatory frameworks in Argentina and Brazil and others in South Africa and challenges for other Latin American countries. Through an interactive round table, experts/ you will discuss key legislative projects, such as the Brazilian PLs (PL 5.051/2019, PL 2338/2023) and the progress in Argentina, highlighting how these initiatives balance technological innovation, human rights and democratic values. The innovative approach of this proposal lies in its collaborative methodology, which combines technical presentations with multi-stakeholder discussions. Participants will explore regional and global good practices, identifying opportunities for bilateral and regional cooperation. In addition, the ethical, legal and social implications of AI will be analysed, promoting an inclusive dialogue that integrates diverse perspectives, including those of gender, age and occupational sectors. The session will also highlight how AI regulations can contribute to the 2030 Agenda of the SDGs, especially on digital governance, education and sustainability. At the end, it is expected to generate specific recommendations to strengthen public policies in the region, promoting a more equitable and resilient digital ecosystem.
This session addresses the challenge of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in Latin America, focusing on regulatory frameworks in Argentina and Brazil and others in South Africa and challenges for other Latin American countries. Through an interactive round table, experts/ you will discuss key legislative projects, such as the Brazilian PLs (PL 5.051/2019, PL 2338/2023) and the progress in Argentina, highlighting how these initiatives balance technological innovation, human rights and democratic values. The innovative approach of this proposal lies in its collaborative methodology, which combines technical presentations with multi-stakeholder discussions. Participants will explore regional and global good practices, identifying opportunities for bilateral and regional cooperation. In addition, the ethical, legal and social implications of AI will be analysed, promoting an inclusive dialogue that integrates diverse perspectives, including those of gender, age and occupational sectors. The session will also highlight how AI regulations can contribute to the 2030 Agenda of the SDGs, especially on digital governance, education and sustainability. At the end, it is expected to generate specific recommendations to strengthen public policies in the region, promoting a more equitable and resilient digital ecosystem.
Expected Outcomes
This session is expected to generate a detailed comparative analysis of AI regulations in Latin America and South Africa, identifying best practices and areas for improvement. The results will include specific recommendations to strengthen regional public policies, as well as a roadmap for bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
In addition, a summary document with key conclusions and proposals for action will be produced and shared with relevant participants and organisations. This document will serve as input for future discussions in international forums, such as the LACIGF and the global IGF, promoting a more robust regional agenda on digital governance.
Hybrid Format: Virtual Moderator: We will have a virtual moderator dedicated exclusively to managing online participation. This moderator will ensure that questions and comments from the virtual attendees are integrated into the discussion in a fair way.
Real-Time Engagement Tools: We will use platforms like Slido or Mentimeter to collect questions, comments and surveys in real time. This will allow virtual attendees to actively participate without interrupting the flow of discussion.
Equitable Rotation of Interventions: The main moderator will alternate between questions posed by in-person attendees and those received through the virtual platform, ensuring that both audiences have a voice in the discussion.
Shared Screens: In the face-to-face room, screens will be installed visible to all speakers and attendees, showing in real time the interactions of participants online. This will help maintain a constant connection between the two groups.