Chair of the Industry and Development Table – Public Policy and AI Regulatory Framework in Chile

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When she was invited by the Future Commission of the Senate of Chile to participate in the design of the new public policy and regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence, the voice of industry was not initially included in the proposed structure.

 

The original design considered public-sector and academic subcommittees but left out a critical stakeholder: those who invest, develop, operate critical infrastructure, and compete globally in the digital economy.​ In response to this gap, she assumed a proactive and strategic role. She proposed and led the creation of the Industry and Development Table, an unprecedented instance in Chile’s recent history of public policy design. Beyond proposing its inclusion, she designed its structure, methodology, and operating model, integrating Artificial Intelligence tools, systems thinking, and a multi-stakeholder collaboration approach. This innovative methodology was later adopted as a reference by the other technical tables involved in the process.

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As Chair of this table, she convened and articulated a diverse ecosystem of  stakeholders from the public sector, private sector, and academia, including global technology companies, industry associations, startups, research centers, and strategic leaders.

 

For the first time, industry was formally invited to anticipate and co-create public policy, shifting from a reactive stance to an anticipatory, responsible, and development-oriented approach.

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The work of the Industry and Development Table resulted in 15 strategic public policy initiatives, designed with a long-term vision and a strong focus on structural, country-level impact. Among them, one initiative stood out for its scale, systemic effect, and national relevance:

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Development of a New Sustainable Data Center Industry in Chile

This initiative identified and activated a strategic opportunity for the country, positioning Chile as a relevant player in the global digital economy. The proposal framed sustainable (green) Data Centers as a new enabling industry, integrating Artificial Intelligence, critical digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and regulatory certainty.

The impact of this initiative was significant:

• It mobilized an entire industrial sector, strengthening industry associations and coordination.

• It provided regulatory certainty to global technology companies, a key condition for long-term investment decisions.

• It accelerated foreign direct investment in strategic digital infrastructure.

• It positioned Chile as a regional hub for sustainable digital infrastructure, aligned with climate commitments and digital sovereignty objectives.

 

The importance of this initiative was underscored when it was announced by the President of Chile in a national address, consolidating it as a clear signal of state-level policy and demonstrating the value of integrating industry into the design of strategic public policy.

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Her role as Chair of the Industry and Development Table was both technical and strategic. She acted as a designer, convener, and catalyst for consensus, demonstrating that Artificial Intelligence regulation can become a powerful lever for economic development, investment attraction, quality job creation, and future-oriented growth.

This experience marked a turning point in how Chile approaches technology policy: through collaboration, anticipation, and a long-term vision, integrating innovation, sustainability, and productive development as part of a single, coherent system.

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and societies worldwide. For Countries, AI represents not only a technological opportunity, but a strategic lever to accelerate productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and advance toward a knowledge-based economy centered on people and sustainability. In this context, the following 14 proposals outline a comprehensive public policy agenda to foster the responsible development and adoption of AI in Chile integrating talent development, innovation, investment, ethical governance, and public–private collaboration to position the country as a regional and global leader in trustworthy artificial intelligence.

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15 Proposals to foster the AI industry in Chile

1. Development of the Algorithmic Industry in Chile
Create and consolidate a new industry based on algorithms and AI, with a five-year roadmap, public–private governance, and a strong focus on productivity, competitiveness, and innovation.

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2. Education, Training, and AI Awareness
Develop AI talent across the entire educational and professional lifecycle, integrating ethics, philosophy, workforce reskilling, and equitable access to digital skills.

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3. Academia–Public–Private Partnerships in AI R&D
Advance applied research through strategic partnerships, tax incentives, data access, and a focus on key sectors such as mining, agribusiness, energy, and astronomy.

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4. AI Financing Instruments
Redirect and strengthen public funding (CORFO, ANID, FONDEF, PAI) and tax incentives to accelerate AI research, adoption, and the scaling of AI-based solutions.

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5. Promotion of AI Entrepreneurship and Startups
Foster the creation and scaling of AI startups through public–private funds, venture capital, and direct support for technology-driven entrepreneurship.

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6. AI Collaboration Networks and Ecosystems
Build national and international collaboration ecosystems by strengthening regional hubs, virtual communities, CENIA, and global cooperation.

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7. Attraction of International Companies and Foreign Investment in AI
Create enabling conditions—such as special economic zones, tax incentives, and talent development—to attract global companies and position Chile as a regional AI hub.

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8. Development of Public Data Infrastructure
Promote a robust public and open data infrastructure, with high standards of quality, privacy, and security, as the foundation for trustworthy AI development.

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9. Government Incentives and Support for AI
Expand tax incentives, subsidies, business support, workforce training, and access to advanced computing, aligned with a national strategy for regional leadership.

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10. Measuring the Impact of AI
Define economic, social, cultural, and scientific indicators to assess the real impact of AI and guide evidence-based public policy decisions.

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11. Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency
Promote AI adoption to optimize industrial, logistics, and production processes, increasing competitiveness and productivity while ensuring responsible workforce transitions.

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12. Development of New and Innovative Products and Services
Enable experimentation and the creation of new AI-driven business models within ethical and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation.

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13. Personalization and Enhanced Customer Experience
Enable the responsible use of AI to personalize services, ensuring transparency, privacy, informed consent, and the elimination of algorithmic bias.

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14. Augmented Intelligence for Workers
Promote collaborative AI that enhances human capabilities, supports decision-making, and enables safer, more productive models of work.

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15: Position Chile as a regional hub for sustainable Data Centers by leveraging renewable energy, energy efficiency, and an enabling regulatory framework to attract investment, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate the digital and AI-driven economy.

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