Talent Gaps, Governance Slow AI Adoption: AI Week

Despite growing enterprise interest, EY flagged a talent gap as a major obstacle to AI deployment in Mexico. Randstad’s data showed marginal increases in workplace AI use, yet cultural readiness is evolving. Microsoft placed governance at the center of responsible AI, while Infocorp revealed persistent barriers in Latin American banking’s tech evolution. Internationally, Snowcap raises US$23 million for energy-efficient AI chips, while OpenAI’s biosecurity warning highlights both its promise and risk. 

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Mexico

Mexico’s AI Growth Hampered by Talent Gaps, Says EY 

AI adoption is expanding across Mexico’s corporate landscape, but a growing gap between expectations and execution underscores a critical shortage of specialized talent. Despite a professional services market in data analytics and AI valued at US$590 million in 2024, local companies are struggling to scale implementations due to this talent deficit, according to EY.

Workplace AI Use in Mexico Climbs to 28%: Randstad

The regular use of AI in workplaces across Mexico increased marginally over the past year, rising from 26% to 28%, according to Randstad’s Employer Brand Research 2025. While the growth in adoption appears modest, the perceived impact of AI has expanded significantly, suggesting broader organizational and cultural shifts, argues the company.

International

Microsoft Is Betting on Governance to Shape the Future of AI

The growing adoption of AI across organizations of all sizes has intensified the need for effective governance, reports Microsoft in its second Annual Responsible AI Transparency Report. The report addresses the evolution of governance practices, customer and ecosystem support, and key learnings from real-world deployments, highlighting the importance of AI governance for enterprise technology adoption.

Latin American Banks Digitalize but Struggle With AI, Blockchain

Latin American banks continue to invest steadily in digital transformation, though challenges persist in areas such as advanced personalization, organizational culture, and the deployment of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), according to a new report by omnichannel banking solutions provider Infocorp.

Snowcap Raises US$23 Million for Energy-Efficient AI Superchips

Snowcap Compute has secured a US$23 million investment to develop AI chips based on superconducting technology, with the goal to achieve substantial performance improvements with optimized energy consumption.

AI Advances Pose Biosecurity Opportunities, Risks: OpenAI

As AI models continue to evolve, their potential to accelerate scientific research in fields such as drug development, vaccine design, and biodefense grows considerably, reports OpenAI. However, AI models also present concerns over potential misuse, such as aiding in the recreation or development of biological threats.