Chile AI Bill
AI Bill (Boletín 16821-19)
Most advanced AI regulatory framework in Latin America. Four-tier EU-inspired risk classification with prohibited AI including social scoring and deepfakes exploiting minors.
Jurisdiction
Chile
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
TBD
Passed Chamber of Deputies; under Senate review
Chile Chamber of DeputiesWhy It Matters
Would be first comprehensive AI law in Latin America. Explicit prohibition on deepfakes exploiting minors shows child safety focus.
Recent Developments
Passed Chamber of Deputies October 13, 2025. Chile ranks #1 in Latin American AI Index (ILIA 2024) with score 73.07.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI developers and deployers in Chile
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Unacceptable risk (prohibited): social scoring, subliminal manipulation, deepfakes exploiting minors
- High-risk AI: strict requirements for systems affecting health, safety, fundamental rights
- Limited risk: transparency and disclosure requirements
- No evident risk: minimal requirements
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Up to 20,000 UTM (~$1.5 million) for operating prohibited AI
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Chile
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Chile. (n.d.). AI Bill (Boletín 16821-19).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.