Mexico Strengthens Position in AI Supply Chain Amid Expansion

This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ranked Mexico as the world’s eighth-largest exporter of AI-enabling goods, with exports hitting US$100 billion, reflecting its growing weight in the global supply chain. Meanwhile, Genesys announced the launch of a Mexico-based data center and new Agentic AI solutions, while Grupo DESC adopted SAP-driven AI to optimize operations across industries. 

In international news, OpenAI and Oracle unveiled a US$300 billion partnership to scale AI infrastructure through massive US data center investments, while Albania appointed Diella, the world’s first AI minister, to oversee procurement and combat corruption.

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Mexico

Mexico Becomes Eighth-Largest Exporter of AI-Enabling Goods: WTO

Mexico has become the eighth-largest exporter of goods that enable AI, with exports valued at US$100 billion in 2022, reveals the WTO. This ranking highlights the country's growing role in the global technology supply chain.

Grupo DESC Optimizes Processes With AI, SAP Rollout

The industrial and real estate conglomerate Grupo DESC has launched an operational transformation by integrating AI and technologies from SAP. This strategic collaboration aims to optimize processes and enhance responsiveness across the company’s consumer, industrial, and real estate divisions.

Genesys to Open Mexico Data Center, Launch Agentic AI

Genesys, the customer experience orchestration platform, has announced a strategic investment in Mexico that will begin later this year with the launch of a local data center. This initiative will be complemented by the deployment of advanced Agentic AI solutions, designed to transform how companies interact with their customers.

International

OpenAI, Oracle Partner on US$300 Billion Computing Infrastructure

OpenAI has signed an agreement with technology giant Oracle to build US$300 billion in computing infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported. The funding will support the construction of data centers across the United States over about five years, aimed at developing and delivering AI technologies to businesses and consumers.

Albania Appoints World’s First AI Minister: Diella

Albania becomes the first country to appoint an AI as a cabinet member. The AI, named Diella, will oversee public bidding and procurement processes to combat institutional fraud. The initiative aims to eliminate corruption. If successful, similar models could be adopted by countries grappling with corruption, such as Mexico.