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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…

Brazilian Army Approves AI, Drone-Driven Transformation for Multi-Domain Warfare

The Brazilian Army has officially approved a major transformation policy that modernizes its military structure with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, drones, and multi-domain warfare capabilities. The plan, reported…

Canada Moves to Spin Out Federal Photonics Facility to Boost AI and Semiconductor Industry

Canada is planning to transform the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre into a commercial entity in an effort to strengthen its position in the global AI and semiconductor supply chain. The…

Canada to Release Updated AI Strategy Focused on Jobs, Regulation, and Economic Impact

Evan Solomon says Canada’s long-delayed national AI strategy will be released soon and will address the technology’s impact on jobs and the labour market. Speaking in Ottawa, he emphasized that…