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Record STMT-W24C71BLegally binding

Law for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies

LEY DE FOMENTO A INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL Y TECNOLOGÍAS

Legislation State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · SVin force

This law establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework to promote the development, research, and application of artificial intelligence and similar technologies in El Salvador. It creates the National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA) to oversee the sector, fosters public-private cooperation and environmental sustainability, and provides legal safeguards for developers and researchers. Additionally, the decree sets out transparency and accountability requirements for AI systems, including user notifications and mechanisms for appealing AI-driven decisions.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Asamblea Legislativa de la República de El SalvadorLegislature · SV
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentRegulatorsPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Developers, researchers, public institutions, and commercial entities operating or seeking to operate within El Salvador's artificial intelligence sector.

Sectors
Cross-sectorResearch and science · artificial intelligence research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The legislation addresses the creation of the National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA), a National Register for AI Development, Innovation, and Application, a risk assessment framework, ethical principles, intellectual property rules for AI, environmental sustainability, and user rights regarding AI-driven decisions.

What's missing

Specific monetary penalties or administrative sanctions for non-compliance are not detailed in the text.

Key takeaways
  • The law establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA) as the governing authority for AI promotion and regulation in El Salvador.
  • It provides specific legal safeguards for developers and researchers using open domain data or working within sandbox environments.
  • Commercial or public deployment of AI systems requires informing users if decisions are AI-driven or AI-assisted, providing clear explanations, and offering a mechanism to appeal decisions to a competent natural person.
  • The state will facilitate the use of renewable energy sources for AI development and data center operations.
  • Intellectual property resulting from AI research and development within El Salvador belongs exclusively to the developer or entity.
Principles it states
equitytransparencyresponsibilityinformed consentdata minimizationinclusionnon-discrimination
Outline
· Capítulo I: Disposiciones Generales
· Capítulo II: Marco Institucional
· Capítulo III: Del Desarrollo, Investigación y Aplicación de la Inteligencia Artificial y Tecnologías Similares
· Capítulo IV: Disposiciones finales
Issued26 February 2025
Length3,948 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Todas las partes interesadas involucradas en el ciclo de vida de la IA, incluidos desarrolladores, implementadores, proveedores de servicios y usuarios finales, son responsables de sus respectivos roles para garantizar el uso ético y responsable

Artículo 20

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

En la ejecución de todas las actividades contempladas en la presente ley deben respetarse los principios de equidad, transparencia, responsabilidad, consentimiento informado, minimización de datos, inclusión y no discriminación.

Artículo 5

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Que el artículo 101 de la Constitución de la República establece que el orden económico debe responder esencialmente a principios de justicia social, con el fin de garantizar que todos los habitantes del país gocen de una existencia humana digna.

Considerando I

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Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Asimismo, deberán establecer mecanismos para impugnar dichas decisiones ante una persona natural competente para confirmar, modificar o revocar la misma.

Artículo 18

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Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

La utilización de datos personales en el desarrollo, investigación y aplicación de la IA o tecnologías similares deberá realizarse de conformidad con lo establecido en la Ley para la Protección de los Datos Personales.

Artículo 22

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Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

La Agencia tendrá las atribuciones siguientes: a) Coordinar y supervisar el cumplimiento de los sujetos obligados a las obligaciones establecidas en la presente Ley, en aras de hacer las denuncias pertinentes a las instituciones que los regulan

Artículo 8

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Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

La ANIA establecerá un Marco Integral de Evaluación de Riesgos para la IA y tecnologías similares que equilibre la innovación tecnológica con la seguridad pública y el bienestar social.

Artículo 17

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Topics

Physical AI Governancecore
artificial_intelligence innovation regulation data_protection intellectual_property