Uruguay is at the forefront of harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its digital government initiatives. The country’s AI Strategy for the Digital Government, launched in 2019 by the Digital Government Agency (Agesic), focuses on promoting the responsible use of AI in public administration. This strategy is built on four pillars:
- AI Governance: Uruguay aims to establish robust governance frameworks for AI in public administration, ensuring accountability and transparency in AI decision-making processes.
- Capacity Development: The strategy emphasizes the importance of developing the necessary skills and expertise in AI among public sector employees to effectively utilize AI technologies.
- Use and Application of AI: Uruguay seeks to leverage AI technologies across various public sector functions to enhance service delivery, decision-making processes, and overall efficiency.
- Digital Citizenship: The strategy also focuses on raising awareness and fostering understanding among citizens about AI, its applications, and its impact on society.
Furthermore, AI policy in Uruguay is integrated into a broader data management initiative in public administration. This holistic approach includes a data policy and strategy for Digital Transformation, which establishes fundamental principles for government data and creates an organizational ecosystem to implement a national data strategy
| YEAR | REGULATIONS |
| 2019 | AI STRATEGY FOR THE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT |