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watch list Watch list — monitoring for future regulation
Costa Rica is being monitored for emerging AI regulatory developments. Legislation is under development or proposed but not yet enacted or enforceable.
Supranational instruments that may apply
As a member of OECD, the following instruments may apply in Costa Rica:
| Instrument | Body | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 23894 AI Risk Management | OECD | voluntary | Feb 6, 2023 |
| ISO/IEC 38507 Governance of AI | OECD | voluntary | Apr 8, 2022 |
| ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System | OECD | voluntary | Dec 18, 2023 |
| ISO/IEC 42005 AI Impact Assessment | OECD | voluntary | May 28, 2025 |
| OECD AI Principles | OECD | voluntary | May 22, 2019 |