Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression: Contribution to the Joint Declaration Consultation

This document presents the official contribution of Derechos Digitales to the public consultation organized by the international Freedom of Expression Mandate Holders: the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Freedom of the Media, the Organization of American States (OAS) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa.

This consultation, that received inputs until July 28th of 2025, will inform a Joint Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression.

This contribution is grounded in our regional experience in Latin America and focuses on the impacts of AI and generative AI (GenAI) systems on freedom of expression, media pluralism, and democratic participation.