Venezuela’s National Assembly was scheduled to review a 57-article Artificial Intelligence Bill in the first quarter of 2025. The bill covers oversight and control of AI usage, ethics, transparency, and the development of AI in line with human rights principles. It proposes the establishment of a National AI Agency as a dedicated regulatory body. Separately, the Ministry of Science and Technology outlined a National Plan for Sovereign and Ethical AI, with approximately 65 active AI projects across health, education, and economic development. Venezuela is also pursuing AI development through a partnership with China focused on sovereign AI infrastructure.
Who it affects: The proposed legislation would affect all AI developers and deployers in Venezuela, with specific provisions relevant to education, public services, and employment. The proposed National AI Agency would be the primary governance mechanism for AI oversight.
What is notably missing: As of early 2025, the AI Bill had not been enacted into law. Venezuela lacks a national curriculum requirement for AI literacy, employer training obligations, or civil servant training standards. The broader context of severe economic contraction, limited connectivity, and infrastructure deficits means that even a well-designed legislative framework would face significant implementation barriers.