Colombia: Draft Artificial Intelligence Bill including artificial intelligence authority governance was introduced to Congress

On 7 May 2025, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation introduced a draft Artificial Intelligence Bill to Congress including artificial intelligence authority governance. The draft designates the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation as the National Authority for Artificial Intelligence, in charge of overseeing compliance and issuing binding technical recommendations. It allows the authority to act against prohibited AI systems that pose unacceptable risks and to require changes to high, medium and limited risk systems when obligations are not met. The draft sets up coordination across public authorities and sectors in line with the National Artificial Intelligence Policy (CONPES 4144 of 2025), establishes ongoing supervision of prohibited and high-risk AI systems, creates the National Advisory Council of Experts in Artificial Intelligence, and gives the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce responsibility for enforcement related to personal data protection, consumer protection and competition.