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Latin America and Caribbean agree a plan for ethical AI (Level A1) — white and black typewriter with white printer paper

Latin America and Caribbean agree a plan for ethical AICEFR A1

6 Jul 2026

Adapted from Daniela Hirschfeld, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Markus Winkler, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • Many countries in Latin America agreed to cooperate.
  • Some countries from the Caribbean joined the agreement.
  • They will work together on the ethics of AI.
  • A government summit took place in the Dominican Republic.
  • The meeting was on 25-26 June this year.
  • They created the Santo Domingo Declaration together.
  • UNESCO and a regional development bank supported it.
  • The countries will make a plan for AI work.

Difficult words

  • cooperatework with others to do something
  • agreementa decision or arrangement between two groups
  • ethicsrules about right and wrong behavior
  • summita meeting of leaders from different places
  • declarationa short official public statement or announcement
  • supportto help an idea, plan, or person
    supported

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever been to a meeting?
  • Is it good for countries to work together?
  • Would you like your country to make a plan for AI?

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