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National Artificial Intelligence - Policy Recommendations

Framework State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · JMproposed

This document presents comprehensive policy recommendations developed by Jamaica's National Artificial Intelligence Task Force to harness AI for economic growth, innovation, and societal well-being. It outlines actionable strategies across nine key pillars, including infrastructure development, workforce education, legal frameworks, and ethical AI deployment. The framework aims to position Jamaica as a regional AI innovation hub while safeguarding data privacy and human rights.

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

Who issued it

National Artificial Intelligence Task ForceMultistakeholder · JM

Lead issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

Policymakers, government officials, industry leaders, and educators should read this to understand Jamaica's strategic roadmap for national AI adoption and governance.

Sectors

Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the national integration of artificial intelligence across multiple pillars including economic growth, education, public awareness, infrastructure, international cooperation, legal and regulatory frameworks, government-industry collaboration, and ethical foundations. It provides a detailed SWOT analysis of AI use in Jamaica and sets out a comprehensive action plan with short, medium, and long-term targets.

What's missing

The document does not constitute enacted binding legislation, immediate enforcement mechanisms, or formal statutory regulations, serving instead as policy recommendations and an action plan for future legislative development.

Key takeaways

The National AI Task Force provides a structured roadmap for Jamaica to harness artificial intelligence for sustainable economic development and innovation.
Recommendations emphasize integrating AI and coding into national education curricula and upskilling the workforce.
Ethical considerations focus on transparency, accountability, data privacy, and alignment with the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.
The document highlights the need for robust digital infrastructure, including improved broadband, data centers, and cloud computing resources.
A phased action plan sets short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals spanning 1 to 10 years for policy implementation.

Principles it states

FairnessTransparencyAccountabilityPrivacySecurityInclusivity

Outline

· Introduction
· The Task Force
· Background & Context
· SWOT Analysis: A.I. Use in Jamaica
· Recommendations
· Recommended Action Plan
· Conclusion
· References

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Length5,440 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

Human operators of A.I. systems must be held accountable for the behaviour and outcomes of these systems.

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Vulnerable and marginalized groups must not be left behind as A.I. systems are integrated into public and private sectors.

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

creating a future where technology and humanity thrive together.

Conclusion

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Human Oversight

3/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Human operators of A.I. systems must be held accountable for the behaviour and outcomes of these systems.

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

A.I. systems must adhere to the data privacy principles outlined in the Jamaica Data Protection Act (2020).

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Organizations using A.I. technologies must be transparent about the processes underlying these systems, clearly labelling AI-generated content

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Establish a national A.I. regulatory authority responsible for monitoring A.I. development, enforcing ethical standards, and ensuring compliance with international best practices.

6. Legal & Regulatory Frameworks for AI

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Impact Assessment

3/5

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

Comprehensive risk assessments must be conducted to evaluate the suitability of A.I. systems, particularly in cases where A.I. behaviour may be unpredictable.

Ethical Considerations for the Use of AI

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Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting

artificial_intelligence economic_growth workforce_development data_privacy ethical_ai