Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.

The Impact:

• Families, children, and civil rights advocates would see a focus on protecting privacy, equal access, and civil liberties by applying principles from the White House AI Bill of Rights and citing studies of racial bias in facial recognition.
• Underrepresented communities and researchers would be urged to participate more in AI design and decision making to improve representation and reduce biased outcomes.
• Workers and students across the Western Hemisphere would benefit from calls for U.S. economic and development agencies to fund AI education, training, and infrastructure to expand opportunities and regional growth.
• U.S. policymakers and regional partners would be pushed toward a coordinated Regional AI Strategy, international agreements, and shared ethical frameworks with organizations like the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Development Bank to set standards and counter “digital colonialism”.