DeepSeek Rivals ChatGPT, Mexico Increases AI Adoption: AI Week

This week, China’s DeepSeek challenges US dominance in AI development, quickly rising to the top of the App Store, while Meta commits up to US$65 billion to expand its AI capabilities. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s executive orders on AI and crypto signal a push to solidify US leadership in key technological domains. 

In local news, SAP highlights how Generative AI helps Mexican businesses, while the Mexican Internet Association (AIMX) urges companies to adopt AI certifications to ensure its safe deployment. 

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Mexico

Generative AI to Reshape Mexican Enterprise Management: SAP

Mexican businesses are navigating a complex and evolving environment, driven by supply chain disruptions, shifting regulations, and talent acquisition challenges, says Cristina Palmaka, President Latin America and Caribbean, SAP. Two transformative forces are reshaping enterprise management: increasing operational complexity and the integration of Generative AI.

AIMX Urges AI Training, Certifications in Mexican Companies

The 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.

UJAT Opens AI Lab to Boost Research, Innovation in Tabasco

The Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco (UJAT) inaugurated an AI laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The project seeks to train students, promote applied research, and generate innovative solutions for the public and private sectors.

International

DeepSeek: The Chinese Chatbot That Wants to Compete with ChatGPT

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launched its AI Assistant powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, which quickly overtook OpenAI's ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application on the Apple App Store in the United States. This achievement, alongside claims that DeepSeek's models outperform or match US AI capabilities at a fraction of the cost, has significantly shaken the AI sector.

Meta To Invest US$65 Billion to Expand AI Infrastructure

Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest between US$60 billion and US$65 billion in 2025 to expand its AI capabilities. This initiative is designed to strengthen Meta’s competitive position against industry leaders OpenAI and Google in the race to develop advanced AI technologies.

Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders on AI, Cryptocurrencies

US President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at advancing AI leadership and establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The orders aim to solidify US dominance in technological innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security