AIMX Urges AI Training, Certifications in Mexican Companies

The Mexican Internet Association (AIMX) urges Mexican companies to train in AI and obtain international certifications to mitigate the risks associated with this technology. It adds that no company in Mexico is certified under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard, which establishes standards for the safe and efficient use of AI.

“ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first AI management system standard, providing valuable guidance for this rapidly changing field of technology. It addresses the unique challenges AI poses, such as ethical considerations, transparency, and continuous learning. For organizations, it sets out a structured way to manage risks and opportunities associated with AI, balancing innovation with governance,” says the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

This international certification would help companies identify and manage the risks associated with AI, says Pablo Corona, President, AIMX. "The new standard allows risks related to the use of these tools to be identified and addressed, so as to maximize those benefits and limit losses," Corona says in an interview.

The use of AI in Mexico has experienced remarkable growth. Between 2018 and 2024, the number of companies implementing AI increased by 965%, reaching 362 companies, according to the QS World Future Skills Index. However, Mexico does not have companies certified in the ISO/IEC 42001 standard, according to Corona. 

ISO/IEC 42001 applies not only to companies that develop AI, but also to those that implement, use, train or sell services based on this technology. Corona urges Mexican companies to train and adopt this standard, which can be issued by NYCE, a Standardization and Certification group endorsed by the Mexican Accreditation Entity.