Determination Of the Relationship Between the Legal Framework and Public Policies on Access and Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies by People with Disabilities in Latin American Countries

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to investigate and determine the relationship between the legal framework and public policies related to the access and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by people with disabilities in Latin American countries. To this end, an analysis was carried out of the government regulations and policies in force in the region, as well as the initiatives and practices implemented in this matter. The results reveal a diversity of approaches and levels of development in the regulation and promotion of technological accessibility for people with disabilities in the region. Significant advances and areas of opportunity were identified to improve inclusion and equitable access to AI tools; and, based on these findings, solid recommendations and guidelines are proposed aimed at strengthening the integration of people with disabilities in the digital era, guaranteeing their rights and promoting their full participation in society. This investigation constitutes a useful contribution to the understanding and resolution of the challenges and opportunities presented by the convergence between the legal framework, public policies and the use of AI technologies in the context of disability in Latin America.