Principles of Artificial Intelligence regulation in the European Union and its potential application in the ecuadorian legislative framework

Abstract

This study analyzes the regulation of artificial intelligence in the artificial intelligence in the European Union and its applicability in Ecuador, highlighting the differences between the two contexts. Ecuador, highlighting the differences between the two contexts. The EU has developed a robust regulatory framework, such as the Artificial Intelligence Act,
based on ethical principles and the protection of fundamental rights. On the other hand, Ecuador Ecuador, on the other hand, faces structural challenges, such as the lack of technological infrastructure and national AI strategies. infrastructure and national AI strategies. Through a bibliometric bibliometric analysis and a bibliographic study, global trends in the regulation of AI were in the regulation of AI, highlighting the need for Ecuador to adopt an approach adapted to its social adapted to its social and economic particularities. In addition, it is proposed direct implementation of EU regulation adapted to Ecuador's circumstances is proposed after submitting Ecuador's circumstances after submitting several alternatives to a multi-criteria analysis for selection. analysis for their selection. It is concluded that, although the EU regulatory principles can serve as a reference EU regulatory principles can serve as a reference, local adaptation is essential to ensure the balance balance between innovation and protection of rights.