Colombia: Artificial Intelligence Bill including design requirements was introduced to Congress

On 7 May 2025, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation introduced a draft Artificial Intelligence Bill to Congress including design requirements for artificial intelligence systems. The draft mandates that AI systems be designed to enable human intervention and oversight, including human control, auditability and supervision. It requires design criteria that ensure transparency, explainability, clarity, accessibility and traceability of automated processes and decisions. The draft mandates that AI systems be designed to prevent discrimination, protect privacy, respect human dignity and personal autonomy, and avoid infringements of fundamental rights. It also requires design choices that account for proportionality to risk and context of use, promote social and environmental well-being, support diversity and inclusion, and minimise negative impacts on the environment, ecosystems and natural resources. It also requires AI Controllers to implement mitigation and prevention measures proportionate to the level of risk of the artificial intelligence system, with the aim of protecting human rights and preventing negative impacts on society and the environment throughout the system life cycle.