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Argentina’s AI-Free-Market Pitch Illustrated by an AI Influencer Gaffe
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AI Influencer Episode Highlights the Administration’s Lax Stance
Santiago Oría, the personal filmmaker and media strategist for President Javier Milei, discovered that a young Instagram influencer he admired was not a real person. The influencer, presented as “Libertarian Lucía,” was an artificial-intelligence fabrication. After initially praising her eloquence, Oría said he lost interest once he realized the ruse, describing the episode as “totally inoffensive” and not harmful. The incident underscores the Milei administration’s hands-off approach to regulating AI-generated content.
Milei’s Vision for an Unregulated AI Hub
President Milei has positioned Argentina as a sanctuary for unrestricted artificial intelligence, contrasting with Western leaders who are seeking tighter safeguards. He has proposed the creation of “nonhuman corporations” run by AI agents and is courting foreign investors to build data centers in Patagonia. The strategy aims to attract tech firms by offering a regulatory environment that “does not preemptively regulate A.I.”
Official Statements & Responses
At a recent United Nations General Assembly, Milei asserted that Argentina will lead in AI freedom, emphasizing the country’s commitment to avoid preemptive regulation. Government officials have reiterated that the policy is intended to spur investment and technological development without imposing what they view as unnecessary constraints. No formal regulatory framework has been announced, and the administration has not indicated plans to alter existing data-privacy or safety standards.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She is smart, she is super beautiful,” — Santiago Oría
- “On artificial intelligence, Argentina will stand at the forefront of freedom,” — Javier Milei, strategist for the president
