AI Boom Fuels Global Surge in Data Center Growth

Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling declaring AI-generated works to be public domain, redefining intellectual property boundaries in the age of generative content. Simultaneously, Mexico led Latin America in the uptake of generative AI training, with a 356% increase in Coursera enrollments. Globally, AI’s infrastructure demands are reshaping the data center industry, and Nvidia’s market cap soaring past US$4 trillion cements its role at the heart of this technological and economic transformation.

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National

SCJN Declares AI-Generated Works Are Public Domain in Mexico

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) rules that works produced exclusively by AI are not subject to copyright protection in Mexico. This decision means that such content is considered public domain and can be utilized without restriction, establishing a significant legal precedent in the era of generative technology.

AI Takes Spotlight at eRetail Day Mexico 2025

AI took center stage at eRetail Day Mexico 2025, underscoring its pivotal role in transforming the digital commerce landscape. Held on July 3 at Estudio R in Mexico City, the event gathered over 2,000 professionals — both in person and online — for a day of innovation, insights, and technology.

Mexico Leads Latin America in Generative AI Courses: Coursera

Mexico recorded the highest growth in Generative AI course enrollments in Latin America, according to Coursera’s 2025 Global Skills Report. The country saw a 356% year-over-year increase, significantly outpacing the global average of 195% and the North American average of 135%.

UAG Establishes Pedagogical Acceptable Expectations for AI

The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) has established 15 pedagogically acceptable expectations for the integration of AI in higher education. These guidelines aim to harmonize technological potential with the comprehensive development of students, focusing on AI as a supportive tool and not as a replacement for human intellect and the formative process.

International

AI Hunger is Reshaping the Global Data Center Industry

In recent years, the data center industry has experienced remarkable growth, driven primarily by the expansion of AI. This phenomenon has resulted in unprecedented demand for specialized infrastructure, leading to the concentration of resources and the emergence of new operating models to meet the computational and energy requirements of AI workloads.

Nvidia Surpasses US$4 Trillion Market Value

Nvidia achieved a financial milestone by surpassing US$4 trillion in market value, becoming the first publicly traded company to reach this valuation, ahead of companies such as Apple and Microsoft. The growth is primarily attributed to Nvidia’s central role in the AI boom.