AI Legislative Guide |
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USA, Puerto Rico |
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(United States)
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McConnell Valdés LLC
Contributors
Roberto Prats |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Puerto Rico House Bill 2027 was filed on February 18, 2024. It aims to outline the public policy applicable to the agencies of the government of Puerto Rico when using AI algorithms. Senate Bill 1179 was filed on April 18, 2023, to create the position of Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Government of Puerto Rico within the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technological Services ("PRITS"). Both legislative initiatives remain under legislative review and consideration. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | AI in Puerto Rico is regulated by The Puerto Rico Innovation and Technological Services ("PRITS"). |
AI Legislative Guide
USA, Puerto Rico
(United States) Firm McConnell Valdés LLCContributors Roberto Prats
Updated 17 Jan 2025Yes.
Puerto Rico House Bill 2027 was filed on February 18, 2024. It aims to outline the public policy applicable to the agencies of the government of Puerto Rico when using AI algorithms. Senate Bill 1179 was filed on April 18, 2023, to create the position of Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Government of Puerto Rico within the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technological Services ("PRITS"). Both legislative initiatives remain under legislative review and consideration.
AI in Puerto Rico is regulated by The Puerto Rico Innovation and Technological Services ("PRITS").