On February 26, 2025, the El Salvador Legislative Assembly approved the Law for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies. The legislation aims to promote research, development, and application of AI while ensuring public safety and ethical use. The law creates the National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA), a decentralized institution with technical and functional autonomy under the presidency. ANIA is tasked with coordinating national efforts in AI research, education, investment, and governance, including oversight of compliance, management of the National AI Development Registry, promotion of ethical standards, and nationwide training and talent development programs.
Who it affects: AI researchers, developers, educators, civil servants, and the general workforce across El Salvador.
What is notably missing: No binding timeline for workforce training rollout; insufficient detail on how ANIA will enforce compliance; no specific allocation for civil servant AI training; limited funding mechanisms beyond government initiatives.