The European Union has become a global pioneer in passing laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Technology is advancing so rapidly that we need to carefully consider the control measures taken because our legislation will not be immune to debate on this issue in the medium to long term.

The globalization of technology offers valuable opportunities for growth, but it also brings risks. After three days of intense dialogue, the states and the European Parliament reached an interim agreement that the parties must ratify, and according to media reports, it would come into full force in 2026.

The use of artificial intelligence is more common than many people think and in different sectors, not only in education.

Criminal offenses with the use of artificial intelligence tools are already mentioned, and therefore a legal framework aligned with current events, technology and needs is necessary.

In technological spheres there are complexities such as where an action, fact or activity originates and the laws that apply if they cross borders. The EU has just taken a step, but other nations where greater control is already being demanded will follow.

The political leaders of the European Union intend to “ensure that the AI ​​systems used are safe and respect fundamental rights and European values” with the legal text. They also do not rule out the law on artificial intelligence becoming a reference for other regions. Spain was recently shocked by pornographic images generated by artificial intelligence in which photos of girls taken from social networks were used and altered.

A similar event took place in Peru. These are just two warnings for Ecuadorian legislators to start reviewing whether it is necessary to reform and update laws such as computer crimes and whether new texts are needed.

Observing the experiences of other countries and joining efforts to prevent all forms of crime is a measure to analyze for a country that is not isolated from new technological formats. (OR)