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Progress in Implementing the EU Coordinated Plan on AI (Vol. 1): Latvia

PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE EU COORDINATED PLAN ON AI (VOL. 1): LATVIA

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This OECD country note summarizes Latvia's progress in implementing the European Union Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence. It outlines national initiatives regarding data governance, research and innovation, skills development, public sector AI deployment, and sector-specific applications. The report highlights both achievements, such as the establishment of the Latvian Artificial Intelligence Center, and ongoing challenges like outdated national strategies.

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

Who issued it

OECDIntergovernmental

Lead issuer

Legal forceVoluntary

Under whose authorityInternational law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesResearchers and academicsInternational community

This report is for researchers, policymakers, and international observers interested in tracking national AI policies and implementation progress within the European Union.

Sectors

Cross-sectorPublic administration · public sector modernisation and digital servicesHealthcare · digital health and e-health

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers Latvia's implementation progress under the EU Coordinated Plan on AI, detailing specific initiatives in data governance, infrastructure, research commercialization, talent development, and sector-specific AI deployments.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding regulatory obligations, enforcement mechanisms, or direct definitions for artificial intelligence terms.

Key takeaways

Latvia's national AI strategy from 2020 is considered outdated, with AI currently integrated into the broader Digital Transformation Guidelines 2021-2027.
The country is strengthening its digital ecosystem through data governance strategies, semiconductor initiatives, and high-performance computing investments.
The Latvian Artificial Intelligence Centre has been established as a central hub to coordinate AI development and ensure ethical deployment.
Various training and upskilling programs are improving AI literacy across demographic groups, including educators, students, and entrepreneurs.
AI deployment in the public sector focuses largely on procedural automation, chatbots, and administrative efficiency.

Outline

· Key messages
· Set enabling conditions for AI development and uptake in the European Union
· Make the European Union the right place: Excellence from lab to the market
· Ensure AI technologies work for people
· Build strategic leadership in priority sectors

Issued2025

Length6,954 words · 15 pages

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

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

This research study examines the risks of AI-related discrimination and the adequacy of Latvia’s legal and regulatory framework in addressing algorithmic bias.

Table 3

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

The NMIC’s core mission is twofold: i) accelerating the deployment of AI in key sectors such as public administration, healthcare, education and internal security; and ii) mitigating AI-related risks, particularly in areas concerning democracy, privacy and human rights.

Box 1. In focus: The Latvian Artificial Intelligence Centre

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

2/5

Protection of personal data and private life

The NMIC’s core mission is twofold: i) accelerating the deployment of AI in key sectors such as public administration, healthcare, education and internal security; and ii) mitigating AI-related risks, particularly in areas concerning democracy, privacy and human rights.

Box 1. In focus: The Latvian Artificial Intelligence Centre

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

1/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Open Data Action Plan 2025 Building on the Digital Transformation Guidelines for 2021-2027 (Government of Latvia, 2021[5]), this initiative is aimed at updating Latvia’s approach to open data management in order to enhance data access and usage for societal and economic benefits.

Table 1

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

2/5

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

Additionally, Latvia is addressing AI ethics and governance through research on algorithmic bias and discrimination, aiming to develop safeguards against AI-related risks.

Ensure AI technologies work for people

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting

artificial_intelligence digital_transformation public_administration data_governance health_data