Latin America Embraces Unified AI Governance
The collective efforts of Latin American governments to establish common principles for AI regulation signify a strategic shift towards regional collaboration on responsible AI development. This trend highlights an increasing recognition of the importance of ethical considerations and human rights in AI deployment, potentially positioning the region as a leader in transparent and accountable AI practices. Stakeholders, including governments, tech companies, and civil society, stand to benefit from cohesive frameworks that promote innovation while safeguarding citizens' rights.
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Chile’s Ministry of Science and Mexico’s Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technologies and Innovation have signed a letter of intent to deepen bilateral cooperation on artificial intelligence. The accord focuses on joint research, talent training, shared infrastructure like Mexico’s Coatlicue supercomputer, and regional AI safety and governance, aiming to position both countries as leaders in responsible AI in Latin America.
Chile and Mexico sign agreement to promote responsible artificial intelligence development
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Mexico’s Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technologies and Innovation signed a letter of intent in Cuernavaca to deepen bilateral cooperation on artificial intelligence, focusing on research, talent training and responsible innovation. The pact emphasizes building shared AI infrastructure (including use of Mexico’s Coatlicue supercomputer), strengthening regional AI ecosystems and advancing Latin American technological sovereignty through jointly governed, socially responsible AI.
Latin American legislative leaders agree common principles for AI regulation in justice and security
Meeting in Puerto Rico under the FOPREL forum, presidents and senior representatives of legislative bodies from Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean agreed on basic parameters for regional laws governing the use of AI algorithms in justice and security. The accord calls for AI deployments to align with human rights, local laws and democratic protections, and to facilitate secure cross-border data sharing while preserving institutional integrity.
Latin American governments convene AI policy forums in Mexico and Costa Rica
In Mexico, the state of Chihuahua opened the Artificial Intelligence Mexico 2025 forum to position the region as a national hub for industrial and logistics AI adoption, bringing together experts from across the Americas and Europe. In Costa Rica, the MICITT and Inter-American Development Bank are hosting a Regional Dialogue on AI Policies for Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on national AI roadmaps that balance innovation with citizen rights and safeguards.