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AI-Assisted Animated Film ‘Critterz’ Highlights Growing Role of AI in Hollywood

AI-assisted animated feature Critterz is emerging as a notable example of artificial intelligence entering mainstream filmmaking, with its screenplay written by James Lamont and Jon Foster alongside Tom Butterworth and…

Peru Moves to Regulate AI While Building National Strategy for Growth and Oversight

Peru is advancing a dual approach to artificial intelligence by combining formal regulation with a long-term national development plan aimed at guiding how AI is adopted across government, industry, and…

AI and Technology Drive Lundin Gold’s Mining Operations in Ecuador

Mining company Lundin Gold is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence and advanced digital systems to optimize production and exploration at its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador. The company uses…

Colombia Sees First AI Candidate in Elections as “Gaitana IA” Sparks Political Debate

Colombia recently witnessed an unprecedented political experiment when “Gaitana IA,” an artificial intelligence–driven candidate, appeared on ballots for Indigenous seats in the national legislature. The initiative, reported by Latin America…

Argentina AI Data Center Plan Raises Questions About Costs, Transparency, and Environment

Argentina is facing growing debate over a major artificial intelligence infrastructure project after the government announced plans involving OpenAI and local partner Sur Energy to build a $25 billion AI…

“AI or Die,” Says Puerto Rico Solar Leader as Advocates Turn to AI for Energy Policy Work

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a critical tool in energy policy work, according to PJ Wilson, who argues that solar and storage advocates must fully embrace AI to remain competitive…

AI Rapidly Reshapes Puerto Rico’s Business Landscape, Creating Urgency for Adoption

Artificial intelligence is now widely embedded in Puerto Rico’s business ecosystem, with a V2A Consulting study showing that 86% of organizations already use AI tools and most plan to expand…

AI Rapidly Reshapes Puerto Rico’s Business Landscape, Creating Urgency for Adoption

Artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded in Puerto Rico’s business environment, with a recent V2A Consulting study showing that 86% of organizations are using AI tools in some form and…

AI Era Hiring Must Be a Core Founder Skill, Says Investor Alison Kaizer

At the Uniting the Prairies 2026 conference in Saskatoon, investor Alison Kaizer emphasized that founders must personally develop strong hiring capabilities as artificial intelligence reshapes how companies build teams. Speaking…

Sanofi Expands AI Centre in Toronto to Accelerate Drug Development and Digital Innovation

Sanofi is expanding its artificial intelligence presence in Toronto with a $294-million investment to grow its AI Centre of Excellence, strengthening its role in drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation. The…