UNESCO and Chile Partner on Ethical AI for Education Across Latin America
UNESCO and Chile's National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) have signed a cooperation agreement to advance ethical AI development in education systems across Latin America. Announced in early March 2026, the partnership combines UNESCO's policy expertise with CENIA's research and technology capabilities.
The agreement establishes a framework to promote AI in schools while maintaining ethical standards throughout the full lifecycle of AI systems. Both organizations will develop training resources and education initiatives aimed at responsible AI adoption in educational institutions.
Who Gets Training
The partnership targets multiple audiences: educators, policymakers, technical professionals, and the general public. Training will focus on AI literacy and digital competencies across diverse institutional settings.
Latam-GPT as Central Tool
A key component is Latam-GPT, an open large language model developed for Latin America and the Caribbean. The model will support Ministries of Education across the region and serve as the foundation for UNESCO's newly established Regional Observatory on AI in Education.
Broader Ecosystem Focus
The agreement emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration between governments, academic institutions, and industry. UNESCO and CENIA aim to ensure AI innovation aligns with ethical, inclusive, and human rights-based principles.
The initiative reflects growing attention on balancing AI innovation in schools with safeguards around transparency, accountability, and equitable access. Both organizations signal a long-term commitment to building capacity and reducing digital divides across Latin America.
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