The Education Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is currently processing a bill aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nation. This bill seeks to consolidate two other proposals that were put forward in the years 2024 and 2025. The Organic Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Artificial Intelligence was initially presented in 2024 by legislator Patricia Núñez, representing the correísmo movement. Additionally, two more initiatives were introduced: one to promote and develop AI by former assemblywoman Karina Subía in 2024 and another for protecting human voice against the use of AI technologies proposed by correísta Paola Cabezas in 2025.

Recently, legislator Chistopher Jaramillo from the Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) presented a reform bill aimed at improving the codification of the Organic Law of Intercultural Education for students, which indirectly raises concerns about the direction and focus of educational legislation in the Assembly. The lack of progress in finalizing the AI law highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that Ecuador has a comprehensive and accountable framework to manage AI technology effectively. Active engagement is needed to balance innovation with the ethical implications of AI usage, given the legislative complexities and societal impacts that accompany such technologies.

The stagnation of the AI regulation bill indicates a potential gap in legislative foresight regarding technological advancements, which may have significant implications for various sectors including education, privacy, and labor. As the world rapidly evolves in technology, it becomes imperative that Ecuador establishes clear guidelines and frameworks to navigate the complexities introduced by AI. Afuntional legislative approach is essential not only to foster growth and innovation in the field but also to protect citizens and ensure that technology serves the public good.