On 28 July 2025, the Colombian government submitted a bill to the Senate to regulate AI, aiming to foster ethical, responsible, competitive, and innovative AI development. The bill adopts a risk-based classification system: AI systems are categorised as critical-risk (generally prohibited where they may substantially violate fundamental rights) or high-risk (requiring additional oversight in domains including education, employment, public services, law enforcement, and justice). The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is designated as the responsible supervisory authority. The bill was one of more than 20 AI proposals before Congress; as of early 2026, it had not been enacted.
Who it affects: If enacted, the bill would affect companies deploying AI in high-risk domains including employers using AI in hiring or performance evaluation, educational institutions, public service providers, and law enforcement. Workers in these sectors would gain protections related to AI-driven decisions.
What is notably missing: The bill remains pending — Colombia has no enacted AI law. The bill does not include provisions specifically requiring employers to train employees in AI literacy or ethics. The risk-based framework focuses on system deployment obligations rather than building AI knowledge among the workforce or in schools.