Sustainable Development (AI)
AI supporting long-term environmental and social sustainability.
How the laws define this
Both sources establish that sustainable development in AI requires orienting and guiding technology toward balanced, equitable economic, social, and environmental outcomes. They agree on a core mandate to align AI capability building and applications with sustainable development goals, explicitly demanding a balance between inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability. The primary divergence lies in their scope and strategic focus. The Uruguay National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024-2030 concentrates on national sustainable development goals, incorporating specific domestic priorities such as public-service improvements alongside economic progress. On the other hand, the UN General Assembly Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (A/78/L.49) frames the concept around the global United Nations 2030 Agenda, emphasizing broader international equity by explicitly targeting the resolution of digital divides and capacity gaps across populations.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
Definitions (2)
A cross-cutting objective guiding AI use toward outcomes that balance economic progress, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability; the strategy frames AI capability building and applications in service of national sustainable development goals. It underpins priorities such as inclusive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and public-service improvements.
The orientation and application of AI to advance the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental outcomes while addressing digital divides and capacity gaps.
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