In a significant move to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for national progress, Peru has released its regulatory framework for implementing the country’s AI Act (Law No. 31814). The regulation aims to promote AI’s responsible use across public and private sectors, aligning with ethical principles, human rights, and sustainable development goals.
The regulation, published by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, establishes comprehensive guidelines to integrate AI into Peru’s digital transformation efforts. It emphasizes ethical development, risk management, and a human-centric approach to AI systems. These measures seek to enhance transparency, accountability, and societal trust in AI technologies.
Applicable to government agencies, private enterprises, and civil society organizations, the regulation sets a foundation for fostering innovation while ensuring that AI adoption respects data privacy, prevents discrimination, and promotes equitable development.
The regulation outlines several core principles:
- Human Dignity and Ethical Development: AI must uphold human rights and democratic values throughout its lifecycle.
- Risk-Based Approach: Applications are classified by risk levels—unacceptable, high, medium, and low—to guide their development and use.
- Transparency and Privacy: AI systems must provide clear insights into their functionality, and data privacy laws must be strictly adhered to.
- Sustainability: Environmental and social impacts are considered during AI application development, aiming for alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The regulation designates the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation as the national authority to oversee AI initiatives. This body will guide the development and application of AI, enforce ethical standards, and monitor compliance.
Specific AI applications are categorized by their potential risks to public safety and human rights:
- Unacceptable Risks: Applications that manipulate behavior, violate privacy, or promote discrimination are strictly prohibited.
- High Risks: Applications impacting critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, and public services are subjected to rigorous evaluation and safety measures.
Mandatory actions for high-risk applications include detailed risk assessments, secure data management, and comprehensive transparency protocols.
The regulation encourages educational initiatives to foster AI literacy, emphasizing ethical use and inclusivity. It also supports collaborative research and innovation through partnerships among academia, industry, and government.
The regulation mandates that its provisions be implemented within one year. Concurrently, a National AI Strategy and a National Data Governance Strategy will be developed to provide long-term guidance.
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