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AI Cooperation Seen as Key to North American Technology Growth

Mexico is increasingly being viewed as a strategic partner in the North American artificial-intelligence ecosystem. Analysts argue that deeper technological cooperation between the United States, Canada and Mexico could strengthen…

Uruguay and Microsoft Launch Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab

Uruguay has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new artificial-intelligence innovation laboratory designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The initiative aims to support startups, researchers and public institutions developing…

Chile Launches “Latam-GPT,” an AI Model Built for Latin America

Chile has introduced Latam-GPT, the first open-source large language model designed specifically for Latin America’s cultural and linguistic context. The project is led by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence…

Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is backing a new artificial-intelligence venture focused on building systems that understand how the physical world works. The company has reportedly raised around $1…

Canada — Debate Intensifies Over AI Regulation and Public Governance

Canada’s artificial-intelligence sector continues to grow rapidly, but policymakers are increasingly debating whether regulatory frameworks are keeping pace with technological development. Analysts warn that while Canada has invested heavily in…

OpenAI Launches Prism, an AI Workspace Built for Scientific Research

OpenAI has introduced Prism, a new artificial-intelligence workspace designed to help scientists accelerate research workflows. The platform integrates generative-AI tools capable of analyzing research papers, generating hypotheses and assisting with…

AI Agents Begin Transforming Digital Commerce in Latin America

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape digital commerce across Latin America as financial institutions experiment with automated transaction systems. Santander and Visa recently completed a pilot project testing agentic commerce,…

Mexico — Government Expands National AI Education Programs

Mexico has begun expanding national initiatives designed to train students and professionals in artificial-intelligence technologies. Universities and technical institutes across the country are introducing new programs focused on machine learning,…

Brazil Pushes for Global AI Governance at International Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for stronger international governance of artificial intelligence, arguing that global institutions should play a larger role in establishing rules for how…

Pentagon Expands Use of AI in Military Operations

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into military decision-support systems within the United States defense establishment. In early 2026, U.S. Central Command confirmed that advanced AI tools were being used…