Mexico Seeks USMCA Semiconductor Policy Upgrade: AI Week

Mexico proposed a new USMCA chapter focused on semiconductors, aligning industrial policy with geopolitical tech shifts. Google Cloud and UNAM launched a targeted training initiative to bridge the AI skills gap, while LinkedIn’s new AI-powered job tools reflect broader workplace transformations. Regionally, Ibero-American cloud adoption is rising, but security concerns remain a bottleneck, as revealed by NTT DATA. Finally, governments worldwide are leaning into AI to boost institutional agility, with nearly half of public servants naming it a primary driver of change.

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Mexico

Mexico Proposes USMCA Semiconductor Chapter

A proposal was made to include a dedicated chapter on semiconductors in the USMCA during the recent Semiconductor Cooperation Forum, reports the Ministry of Economy. The initiative aligns with efforts in Mexico and the United States to support domestic semiconductor production and reduce dependence on Asian imports.

UNAM, Google Cloud Launch AI-Focused Training Program

Google Cloud and UNAM have partnered to offer a diploma program in data management and visualization, aiming to address the growing demand for AI skills in Mexico.  

International

Governments Embrace AI to Boost Efficiency, Citizen Services

The adoption of AI in government institutions is advancing with solutions that focus on automation, administrative efficiency, and citizen service. About 48% of public servants identify AI-driven digital transformation as the main driver of institutional change, according to the KPMG Global Tech Report 2024.

Cloud Adoption Grows in Ibero-America Amid Security Concerns

In Ibero-America, over 80% of organizations are in advanced stages of adopting cloud technologies. However, most of these organizations identify cybersecurity as a critical challenge that conditions the continuity and effectiveness of this transition, reveals the Cloud and Security in Ibero-America 2025 study by NTT DATA and MIT Technology Review.

Latin America Must Adopt Cloud-Native 5G Networks: Whitestack

Despite regional advances in speed and coverage, the evolution toward cloud-native networks and 5G Stand Alone is indispensable to respond to the demands of new digital services and critical use cases.

DeepMind Unveils AlphaEvolve, an AI Agent for Algorithm Design

Google DeepMind is presenting AlphaEvolve, a large-scale language model (LLM) driven coding agent designed to discover and optimize complex algorithms applicable in advanced mathematics, hardware design, and computational efficiency.

LinkedIn Enhances Job Search with AI

LinkedIn has launched new AI-powered features aimed at reshaping how professionals approach job searches and career development. These innovations come at a time when AI is rapidly transforming the workforce, with nearly 70% of professionals needing to acquire new skills in the next five years to remain competitive, according to LinkedIn.