Chile, Brazil and Uruguay remain AI pioneers — Latin American AI Index 2025
The Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index 2025 (ILIA) highlights Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay as the region’s leading AI pioneers, reflecting strong performance in readiness, adoption, and governance. The index, published…
Peru — AI governance and regulatory framework: Law 31814 and Supreme Decree 115
Peru has emerged as one of the first countries in Latin America to establish a general-purpose artificial intelligence law, marking an early step in regional AI governance. In July 2023,…
Ecuador establishes guidelines for personal data protection in AI systems
Ecuador has introduced new guidelines governing the use of personal data in artificial intelligence systems through Resolution Nº SPDP-SPD-2026-0009-R, issued by the Superintendent of Personal Data Protection. The regulation establishes…
Ecuador Launches Regulatory Sandbox to Support Responsible AI Development
Ecuador has announced the creation of a regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence, marking a new step in its efforts to balance innovation with ethical oversight. Launched on March 24, 2026,…
Uruguay and Microsoft Launch South America’s First AI for Good Lab
Uruguay and Microsoft have launched the AI for Good Lab, the first facility of its kind in South America, marking a significant step in the region’s growing use of artificial…
OpenAI and Sur Energy to Build US$25 Billion AI Data Centre in Patagonia
OpenAI and Argentine company Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent to develop a massive artificial intelligence data centre in Patagonia, marking what could become the first “Stargate” project…
Argentina’s AI opportunity — Stargate project to anchor Latin America’s AI future
Argentina is emerging as a potential artificial intelligence hub in Latin America through a proposed large-scale infrastructure initiative known as the Stargate project. The effort is being led by Sur…
AI regulation in Latin America — tech policy landscape 2026
Latin America is entering a critical phase in its economic and technological development as artificial intelligence becomes a key driver of productivity and growth. According to a World Economic Forum…
Latin America AI investment outlook
Latin America is steadily positioning itself as a rising force in the global artificial intelligence landscape, driven by growing investment, public support, and region-specific innovation. Although the region accounted for…
Mexico’s AI Copyright Reform Sparks USMCA Compliance Concerns
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has approved reforms to labor and copyright laws aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in protecting performers’ image and voice. The legislation introduces new…
