Chile — Circular No. 17 on AI Tools in the Public Sector
Jurisdiction: Chile
Region: Americas
Issuing body: Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation and Segpres (MINSEGPRES)
Publication date: 2023-12-11
Document type: Guidance
Current status: Published
Themes: Public-sector AI, Transparency, Non-discrimination, Human-centred design
Summary: Chile’s Circular No. 17 provided public-sector guidance on the use of artificial intelligence tools. The circular framed AI adoption as part of state modernisation and encouraged public bodies to use AI intentionally and safely to improve administrative efficiency and service quality. It emphasised human-centred design, inclusivity, and non-discrimination in public-sector systems. The guidance also required transparency when automated systems are used in citizen interactions, including public disclosure through digital portals so that individuals know when AI is involved in state services.
Key provisions: Public-sector AI guidance; safe and intentional adoption; human-centred design; inclusivity and non-discrimination; public transparency requirements; disclosure of AI use in citizen-facing automated systems.
Related records: Brazil — Bill of Law No. 2338/2023; UK AI Regulation White Paper; Singapore — National AI Strategy 2.0
Research notes:
Citation: Government of Chile, Circular No. 17: Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Public Sector, 11 December 2023.