AIFA Corridor to Host US$9.2 Billion Data Centers: AI Week

Mexico is carving a role in the data economy with the the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) corridor positioned as a future US$9.2 billion data center hub. Meanwhile, Agentic AI adoption rises, despite integration and cultural barriers. 

Internationally, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are becoming official US federal vendors, signaling the institutional validation of frontier models. Simultaneously, AI-generated models in Vogue’s Guess campaign reignite ethical debates, and Pearson's partnership with HCLTech highlights a pivot to AI-driven upskilling.

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Mexico

AIFA Corridor to Become US$9.2 Billion Data Center Hub

Public and private sectors have initiated coordinated efforts to establish the AIFA corridor as a development hub for data centers. This initiative seeks to capitalize on existing infrastructure to attract an estimated US$9.2 billion in investment over the next five years, positioning Mexico as a key node in the regional digital economy.

Agentic AI Rises in Mexico Amid Data, Integration Hurdles

Agentic AI, or AI systems capable of acting and making decisions autonomously, is emerging as a transformative technology for companies in Mexico. However, its effective implementation faces significant barriers related to data quality, systems integration, and the need for a cultural shift in organizations, opening a strategic field of action for the IT channel.

International 

OpenAI, Google, Anthropic Become Official US Federal AI Vendors

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has approved the inclusion of AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic on its list of authorized vendors. This action will enable US federal agencies to procure and use tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude under a pre-negotiated contracting framework.

Guess Uses AI Models in Vogue, Causing Ethics and Industry Debate

The US Vogue magazine featured in August 2025 an ad campaign for the brand Guess that used models generated entirely by AI. This development has catalyzed a wide-ranging technical and strategic debate across the fashion, advertising, and technology industries, highlighting the tension between marketing innovation and professional, ethical considerations.

Anthropic Blocks OpenAI API Over GPT-5 Benchmarking Dispute

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude family of AI models, has revoked Application Programming Interface (API) access for its direct competitor OpenAI. The company implemented the measure after discovering that OpenAI's technical staff used Anthropic's tools, specifically Claude Code, to develop and benchmark its upcoming GPT-5 model. 

Pearson, HCLTech Partner to Advance AI-Driven Learning

Pearson and HCLTech have entered a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at developing AI-powered tools to support workforce readiness and close global skills gaps.