The City of Mexico is taking steps to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy, as lawmakers acknowledge the need for updated legislation in the digital age.
During an open parliament forum, Patricia Urriza Arellano, president of the Commission on Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized AI's potential as a powerful tool for public policy and information gathering. She stressed the importance of limiting its use concerning personal data initially, with plans to regulate private sector usage later.
Victor Hugo Romo de Vivar Guerra, president of the Commission on Transparency and Data Protection, noted AI's integration into daily life and announced that a legislative proposal is expected by mid-December to regulate public entities first, with private entities to follow.
Laura Lizette Enríquez Rodríguez, head of the Institute of Transparency and Data Protection (INFO), highlighted the technological advancements that bring both benefits and challenges, necessitating a reevaluation of existing regulations.
Julio César Bonilla Gutiérrez, a commissioner at INFO, pointed out the global race for technological supremacy led by AI, involving major players like China, the EU, the UK, and the US, all of whom are crucial in shaping regulatory frameworks.
Arístides Rodrigo Guerrero García, also a commissioner at INFO, warned that Mexico is lagging in digital rights, particularly concerning AI, and called for urgent legislative updates to protect citizens in the digital realm.