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Furthermore, the guiding principles articulated in the draft Uruguay AI Strategy (detailed in Section 'Guiding Principles') are consistent with the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, including respect for human dignity, equitable access, and the importance of education and training for AI capabilities. The draft Uruguay AI Strategy’s guiding principles, such as those focusing on equity, non-discrimination, and strengthening democracy, directly align with the UNESCO Recommendation’s emphasis on protecting human rights and fostering inclusiveness (as detailed in Section 'Values and Principles', and 'Policy Area 1: Ethical Impact Assessment'). Additionally, the Strategy’s emphasis on talent management and AI education initiatives (as detailed in Section 'Axis 2: AI Capabilities') aligns with the UNESCO Recommendation’s focus on the importance of education and research to empower societies in the AI era (as detailed in Section 'Policy Area 8: Education and Research').
We recommend the adoption of a stronger human rights-based approach to guide the development and deployment of AI in Uruguay. This approach should explicitly integrate safeguards that protect vulnerable communities and uphold fundamental rights, which aligns with both the Montevideo Declaration and the UNESCO Recommendation. For example, requirements for ethical impact assessments (as emphasized in Section 'Ethical Impact Assessment' of the UNESCO Recommendation) and consultations with affected communities (as highlighted in the Montevideo Declaration) could further enhance the Strategy's alignment with international best practices already endorsed by Uruguay.
The draft Uruguay AI Strategy outlines commitments to transparency and explainability, which is commendable. CAIDP suggests incorporating mandatory periodic third-party audits for AI systems, particularly those used in public services. Independent audits would help ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and bolster public trust in AI technologies. This recommendation strengthens the Uruguay AI Strategy's commitment to transparency and explainability by adding an external layer of verification that ensures accountability. Periodic third-party audits would provide an objective assessment of AI systems, complementing the draft Uruguay AI Strategy's existing mechanisms such as the AI Observatory, and ensuring that transparency is maintained throughout the entire lifecycle of AI technologies (as detailed in Section 'Policy Area 2: Ethical Governance and Stewardship' of the UNESCO Recommendation).
CAIDP proposes that the draft Uruguay AI Strategy include a requirement for mandatory ethical impact assessments before the deployment of high-risk AI applications. Such assessments should cover potential impacts on human rights, privacy, and environmental sustainability. This recommendation supports proactive risk management and aligns with UNESCO's emphasis on ethical governance throughout the AI lifecycle (as detailed in Section 'Policy Area 2: Ethical Governance and Stewardship', of the UNESCO Recommendation).
CAIDP urges Uruguay to include in the draft AI Strategy explicit prohibitions of certain high-risk AI applications that infringe on fundamental rights, such as mass surveillance and discriminatory profiling. This step would affirm Uruguay's commitment to the ethical use of AI and prevent misuse that could harm marginalized groups, in line with the principles outlined in both the Montevideo Declaration and UNESCO Recommendation (Section 'Values and Principles').
CAIDP recommends that the draft Uruguay AI Strategy establish formal mechanisms for continuous engagement with civil society, academia, and the private sector to ensure diverse perspectives are integrated throughout the policy implementation process. This recommendation builds on and strengthens the AI Observatory proposal in the draft Uruguay AI Strategy by promoting a more structured and continuous form of engagement beyond the initial setup. The AI Observatory, as proposed in the draft Uruguay AI Strategy (Section 'Axis 1: Governance') , already includes representatives from key stakeholder groups. CAIDP’s recommendation aims to ensure that these representatives not only participate but are also actively involved in ongoing decision-making and monitoring processes to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities in AI governance. This ongoing dialogue is essential to reflect the evolving nature of AI technologies and the ethical considerations they entail.
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