Middle-income economies across Latin America may find themselves caught between major technology powers competing for leadership in artificial intelligence. Analysts warn that countries without strong domestic AI ecosystems could become dependent on technologies developed elsewhere. This dynamic has raised concerns about digital sovereignty and the long-term economic implications of relying on foreign AI platforms. Experts argue that Latin American governments must invest in research, education and computing infrastructure if they want to remain competitive in the emerging AI economy. Without coordinated regional strategies, smaller economies risk becoming consumers rather than producers of advanced AI technologies.
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