Costa Rica has introduced pending legislation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Companies subject to the laws of Costa Rica should be familiar with all relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance, including those listed below.
Draft Laws and Regulations
Draft Law For The Implementation Of Artificial Intelligence Systems, No. 24.484 (Introduced August 6, 2024)
The Bill would establish a regulatory framework for the development, deployment and use of AI systems in Costa Rica, including in the private sector. It adopts a risk-based approach, including controls for high-risk systems, and addresses human rights, transparency, data protection, security and government oversight of AI.
Draft Law For The Responsible Promotion Of Artificial Intelligence In Costa Rica, No. 23.919, (Introduced September 6, 2023)
The Bill would promote the responsible development and use of AI in Costa Rica and applies to public and private, domestic and foreign persons that develop, design, deploy, use or supply AI systems in the country. It would establish AI governance bodies and impose additional requirements for high-risk systems, including prior risk evaluation and human oversight.
Draft Act Regulating Artificial Intelligence In Costa Rica, No. 23.771, (Introduced May 30, 2023)
The Bill would regulate the development, implementation and use of AI in Costa Rica through a risk-based framework, including prohibited uses, requirements for high-risk systems, impact assessments and human oversight. It also imposes transparency requirements for certain AI systems, including disclosure when users interact with AI and when deepfake content has been artificially generated or altered.
Law on the Protection of Personal Traits and Artistic Creations in Digital Environments, Bill No. 25.171
The Bill would protect individuals and artists against unauthorized AI-generated imitations of their voice, image and other distinctive traits, including by generally requiring express consent for making such digital imitations available to the public. It would amend existing laws governing copyright and related rights and address AI-generated or synthetic content, including deepfakes.