AI Drives Institutional Change Across Mexico's Tech Sector

This week highlighted how AI is moving from experimentation to institutional transformation, forcing organizations to rethink governance, operations, and growth strategies. From UNAM's unprecedented AI cheating investigation to the acceleration of AI-driven financial services, technology adoption is increasingly tied to trust, regulation, and business performance.

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UNAM Pauses Inscriptions Amid AI Cheating Investigation

UNAM has suspended undergraduate enrollment for the 2026–2027 academic cycle, while an expert commission investigates whether AI was used to cheat during its online admission exam, a process involving approximately 158,000 applicants and raising broader questions about academic integrity in the AI era.

Kapital Assets Exceed MX$93 Billion, Credit Portfolio Doubles

Kapital Grupo Financiero closed 1H26 with its credit portfolio expanding over 220% year-over-year, driven by artificial intelligence integration and expanded enterprise financial solutions. By the end of June 2026, total assets for the digital banking institution exceeded MX$93 billion (US$5.33 billion), while its credit portfolio reached MX$30 billion (US$1.72 billion), more than doubling compared to the same period in 2025. Total customer deposits rose 234% year-over-year to reach MX$62 billion (US$3.56 billion).

SONDA Reaches US$11 Million Net Income in 1H26

SONDA reported a net profit of US$11 million for the first half of 2026, up US$7.4 million year over year, driven by stronger operating performance, improved margins, and proceeds from the sale of non-strategic subsidiaries and real estate assets. The company also increased revenue, EBITDA, and commercial activity across Latin America, supported by large-scale digital infrastructure and technology projects that expanded its regional pipeline.

Companies Urged to Strengthen Compliance as Trade Rules Evolve

As North America enters a new phase of trade policy shaped by the ongoing review of the USMCA and increased oversight of global supply chains, companies operating in Mexico are accelerating investments in digital systems, automation and tax compliance to remain competitive. 

Global CMOs See AI Transformation, Only One-Third Implement It

AI has become a strategic priority for marketing organizations, but most companies remain far from achieving the agentic transformation they want. According to BCG CMO Survey 2026, nearly every CMO believes AI is reshaping the function, yet relatively few organizations have redesigned their operating models to capture its full value.