AWS Bets US$5 Billion on Mexico's Digital Future: AI Week

This week, AWS is opening a new Mexico region, while Carlo Gavazzi celebrated the inauguration of a semiconductor plant in Tijuana. In international news, IQVIA’s partnership with Nvidia underscored AI’s potential in healthcare.

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National

AWS Launches New Mexico Region, Will Invest US$5 Billion

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Mexico (Central) Region, marking a significant milestone in Mexico’s digital transformation. This launch provides developers, enterprises, startups, and public sector organizations with access to secure, low-latency infrastructure, and cutting-edge cloud technologies. AWS also plans to invest over US$5 billion in Mexico over the next 15 years. 

Carlo Gavazzi Opens Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant in Tijuana

Italian electronics leader Carlo Gavazzi has celebrated the inauguration of its first manufacturing plant in Baja California, Mexico. Located in Tijuana’s Ciudad Industrial Otay, the facility represents a strategic move to strengthen the company’s footprint in the Americas, focusing on innovation and semiconductor production. 

Gen AI Expected to Spark Surge in Semiconductor Demand by 2026

Mass adoption of generative AI (Gen AI) is driving a significant increase in demand for advanced semiconductors, with a projected 29% increase in chip demand by the end of 2026, reads Capgemini Research Institute's Semiconductor Industry in the Age of AI report.

Mexicans Want Personalized AI for Better Customer Service

Seventy-five percent of Mexican consumers say they would be willing to interact more with AI if it provided a more personalized experience, according to a recent analysis by Zendesk. This data reflects a significant shift in user expectations toward automated customer services.

International

AI Literacy Gaps May Hinder Gen Z's Workforce Potential: EY

Gen Z excels in recognizing AI applications, such as identifying tasks and products that use AI. However, the generation struggles with crafting effective prompts for AI tools, found a recent study by EY. 

IQVIA, Nvidia Team Up to Bring AI to Healthcare

Healthcare intelligence leader IQVIA has announced a strategic collaboration with Nvidia to harness the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and life sciences. This partnership aims to enhance the integration of AI-driven solutions across the therapeutic lifecycle to improve patient outcomes.