The use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) has been growing at an unprecedented pace, with AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton acknowledging the field’s rapid advancement.
Amid this global trend, Peru became the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to enact legislation concerning AI, Law No. 31814, which promotes AI usage in the context of the national digital transformation process for economic and social development.
The law, an “enabling act,” was passed on July 5th of the previous year, providing a pathway for the future desired development in this field.
As noted by Marushka Chocobar, Head of the Digital Administration Department in PCM, the country’s leading AI body, implementing the law is a significant challenge, given AI’s vast cross-sectional impact.
However, progress is being made through the formation of working groups, and the law is anticipated to come into effect on November 8th.
AI characterized as simulating human behavior and brain functionality using interconnected neural networks can be seen as both a potential threat and a beneficial tool.
University Professor and Renacyt researcher Eveling Castro’s work in AI and health shows AI’s potential, including creating personalized 3D models of patients’ pelvises to simplify hip surgery.
AI has also facilitated the creation of Illariy, the first Quechua-speaking news anchor, developed by a team at San Marcos University led by Carlos Fernández.
AI’s role in society continues to grow, prompting important conversations and legislative action.