McKinsey: AI Could Unlock Major Economic Gains Across Latin America
Analysis published by McKinsey suggests that artificial intelligence could significantly increase economic productivity across Latin America if companies move from experimentation toward large-scale deployment. The research notes that many firms…
Atlassian Cuts Jobs as Company Accelerates AI Strategy
Australian software giant Atlassian has announced significant layoffs as the company pivots more aggressively toward artificial intelligence–driven product development. The restructuring reflects a broader transformation underway across the global technology…
Study Finds Latin America Falling Behind in AI Disinformation Research
Researchers studying the impact of artificial intelligence on information ecosystems warn that Latin America may be lagging behind in research on AI-driven disinformation. A new analysis found that relatively few…
Latin America Faces Strategic Pressure in the Global AI Race
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…
ADB Launches AI-Driven Health Program for Pacific Nations
The Asian Development Bank has launched the RAISE Health project, which aims to introduce artificial-intelligence technologies into healthcare systems across Pacific developing member countries. The initiative focuses on improving diagnostics,…
Vanuatu Introduces Digital Transformation Strategy
Vanuatu has introduced a national digital transformation strategy aimed at modernizing government services and improving digital connectivity across the islands. The strategy includes plans for adopting emerging technologies such as…
Fiji’s National E-Commerce Strategy Lays Foundation for AI-Enabled Trade
Fiji’s National E-Commerce Strategy 2025–2029 outlines a roadmap for expanding digital commerce across the country. The strategy includes initiatives to strengthen digital payment systems, improve logistics networks and encourage businesses…
Montreal Strengthens Its Role as Global AI Research Hub
Montreal continues to solidify its reputation as one of the world’s most important artificial-intelligence research centers. The city hosts a dense network of AI laboratories, startups and academic institutions including…
Latin America’s Digital Future Hinges on AI Productivity Gains
A growing body of economic research suggests that artificial intelligence could significantly improve productivity across Latin America’s economies. Analysts argue that AI technologies have the potential to enhance decision-making, optimize…
Australian Artists Warn of AI Copyright Risks
Australian artists and creative professionals are raising concerns about how generative artificial-intelligence systems use copyrighted material to train machine-learning models. Creative industry groups argue that AI companies are building powerful…
