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Following the recommendations of the , Chile has launched its updated National AI Policy and action plan, as well as an AI bill aimed at regulating and promoting the ethical and responsible development of this technology.

These milestones were presented at a significant event held on Thursday, 2 May, at La Moneda in the presence of Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO; Ms Aisén Etcheverry, Chile’s Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation; and Ms Esther Kuisch Laroche, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago.

The AI bill, presented by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, seeks to promote the creation, development, innovation, and implementation of human-centred AI systems while ensuring the protection of people's health, safety, and fundamental rights, as well as safeguarding consumers from the harmful effects of certain AI uses. The bill proposes a regulatory approach that combines self-regulation with risk-based regulation, classifying AI systems into those presenting unacceptable risk, high risk, limited risk, and no obvious risk. The bill sets out a series of internationally accepted ethical principles, aligned with ±«±··¡³§°ä°¿â€™s 

During the event, Aisén Etcheverry introduced the updated National Artificial Intelligence Policy, highlighting its focus on governance and ethical considerations. She noted that the policy update process specifically incorporated the results of , which was key in identifying governance gaps, as well as feedback from multiple stakeholders across the country.

Chile is the first country in the world to apply and complete . This milestone has provided valuable insights that will serve as a foundation not only for Chile but also for other nations pursuing similar paths.

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, praised Chile for driving positive outcomes and setting the course for AI governance in the region. She stated, "Through its leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to ethical principles, Chile has emerged as a global leader in ethical AI governance, and we are proud that 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ played an essential role in helping achieve this landmark."

Gabriela Ramos, ±«±··¡³§°ä°¿â€™s Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, speaking from Paris, emphasised Chile’s positive engagement with RAM and the importance of this report, which contributed concrete outcomes to Chilean policy and legislation, positioning the country to harness the benefits of AI while ensuring it delivers fair, sustainable, and inclusive results.

The event also saw the participation of Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren, Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Carolina Arredondo, and Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela. Numerous academic authorities, technology experts, and representatives from some of the more than 100 public services already applying AI were also in attendance.