Mexico to Strengthen Semiconductor Industry: AI Week

In this week’s AI news, Mexico’s semiconductor landscape is poised for growth with the launch of the ‘Kutsari’ project, which aims to enhance domestic semiconductor capabilities. Data center certification is also gaining attention, as MEXDC collaborates with AMERIC to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Internationally, EY and Microsoft have launched the AI Skills Passport, addressing the widening skills gap by offering free AI education to students. Meanwhile, Oracle unveiled AI-driven HR solutions, streamlining administrative tasks and improving productivity. In healthcare, AI is revolutionizing breast cancer detection, reducing radiologists' workload while enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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Mexico

New Semiconductor Center / GMO Corn Ban

Semiconductor Design Center Project. Rosaura Ruíz, Head, Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI), presented a new semiconductor project named ‘Kutsari,’ a Purépecha word meaning sand. “Sand has a key role in the development of semiconductor technology, as silicon, the key material used to create these devices, is sourced from sand.”

MEXDC, AMERIC Partner to Strengthen Data Center Certification

The Mexican Association of Data Centers (MEXDC) and the Mexican Association of Construction Facilities Companies (AMERIC) have signed a collaboration agreement to develop training and certification strategies for the industry, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Senator Launches AI Workshops for Mexican Legislators 

Senator Rolando Zapata, President of the Commission for Analysis, Follow-up, and Evaluation on the Application and Development of AI in Mexico, launched a series of specialized workshops on AI for legislators and advisors of the Senate of the Republic. This program seeks to position Mexico at the forefront in the regulation of this technology.

International

EY, Microsoft Launch AI Skills Passport for Workforce Training

EY and Microsoft have introduced the AI Skills Passport, a free online program designed to help students aged 16 and older develop artificial intelligence skills applicable across industries. The initiative aims to bridge the growing gap between workforce demand and AI education, equipping participants with knowledge on AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical applications in business, sustainability, and technology.  

Oracle Unveils AI Agents to Streamline HR Processes

Oracle has introduced new role-based AI agents within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to help businesses streamline HR processes and improve workforce productivity. Announced at Oracle CloudWorld, the AI agents are designed to automate time-consuming administrative tasks, allowing employees to focus on more meaningful work.

AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection, Cuts Radiologists’ Workload

A large-scale randomized trial reports that AI can improve breast cancer detection rates while reducing radiologists’ workload. The Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence (MASAI) trial, conducted within Sweden’s national screening program, involved over 105,000 women and was published in The Lancet Digital Health.