INAI Aims to Lead AI Regulation in Mexico: AI Week

The INAI seeks to lead the regulation of AI in Mexico, advocating for a national plan to ensure the ethical use of technology. Meanwhile, Mexico faces a pressing need for 5,000 MW of energy to support expanding data centers, which are crucial for AI growth.

Internationally, cloud applications pose a significant cybersecurity challenge in Latin America, with 59% of malware originating from platforms like OneDrive and Google Drive. Google reports a 48% rise in emissions driven by AI-related data center expansion. At the same time, GenAI is enhancing cybersecurity defenses by automating attacks and deploying advanced solutions.

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Mexico

UNESCO presents Mexico's Artificial Intelligence Readiness Report

UNESCO presents a report on Mexico's readiness in AI, highlighting the need for an ethical national strategy aligned with its Development Plan to lead governance in this field. Although Mexico shows strengths in AI technology and education, the report highlights challenges such as investment and inclusion of vulnerable groups, proposing recommendations such as a specific legal framework and open data policies to improve its international position.

INAI Promote Artificial Intelligence regulation

The Federal Institute for Access to Public Information and Data Protection (INAI) seeks to lead the regulation of AI in Mexico, promoting the creation of a National Plan in collaboration with the Legislative and civil organizations to guarantee an ethical use of the technology. In their presentation in the Senate, the institute's commissioners highlighted the need for a regulatory framework that protects against the misuse of AI, underlining the importance of its application for social benefit and the protection of fundamental rights.

Mexico Needs 5,000 MW of Energy to Supply Data Centers 

Mexico faces an urgent need for an additional 5,000 MW to supply the data centers of giants such as Google and Amazon, according to Hitachi Energy. The Mexican Data Center Association (MEXDC) projects significant growth in energy demand, estimating that it could reach this figure in the next five years due to the increase in data centers and the expansion of artificial intelligence. Electrical infrastructure is a critical challenge for this expansion, underscoring the need for collaboration with authorities to improve power generation and transmission.

International

59% of Malware in Latin American  Companies Comes From the Cloud 

59% of malware detected in Latin American companies comes from cloud applications, according to the Netskope Labs report. Grandoreiro, a banking Trojan, is one of the main threats detected, distributed through phishing campaigns along with other variants such as Downloader.BanLoad and Infostealer.AgentTesla. This malware exploits the trust in tools such as OneDrive and Google Drive, which are widely used in the region, making them frequent targets for cyber-attacks.

Google Emissions Surge 48% Over Five Years Due to AI Expansion

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% over the past five years, driven by the growing energy demands of its data centers supporting AI technologies. In 2023, Google’s emissions reached 14.3Mt of CO2, up 13% from the previous year and 48% from 2019, according to the company's annual environmental report.

GenAI Automates Phishing, Strengthens Cybersecurity Defenses

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by automating attacks such as phishing and bolstering defenses with advanced solutions, said Steve Schmidt, chief security officer, Amazon, during the cloud-security event AWS re:Inforce 2024.