Opportunities and risks of Triangular Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence between the European union and Latin America and the Caribbean
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most disruptive and transformative technologies with applications in many social and economic sectors. Although this type of technology has been around for some time, advances in recent years in this field have made it possible to study its potential and usefulness in new areas. For this reason, the multilateral agenda in recent years has incorporated actions related to AI into its policies and strategies, as it can be a driving force for economic and social development, but also poses significant challenges in terms of ethics, regulation and governance.
Using a qualitative and comparative approach, the report examines the current state of bi-regional cooperation, governmental priorities on the AI agenda, and current capacities in the region.
This document is organised into six main sections: a first part dedicated to the conceptual and methodological framework; a second section that characterises current triangular cooperation between the EU and LAC; a third section that analyses governmental strategies and progress in AI in the region; followed by a chapter on illustrative examples of South-South and triangular cooperation in action. Then, it features a roadmap with recommendations for strengthening TC in AI, and finally, the main risks that could compromise the transformative potential of this agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean are identified.
