Mexico’s $9B AI Plan to Boost Tech Sovereignty

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Mexico City — The Mexican government and private sector have taken a decisive step to position the country as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of the Mexico IA + Accelerated Investment platform, a strategy expected to attract up to $9 billion in investment in the coming years.

A Sovereign Approach to AI Development

During the announcement, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE), emphasized that Mexico must develop its own AI language to remain globally competitive.

“If you want to compete in artificial intelligence and don’t have your own language, you won’t succeed,” Ebrard stated.

The initiative aims to establish data centers across Mexico, a critical infrastructure component for AI advancement. Max Elman, president of the Special Committee on Investment and Business Relocation at the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), highlighted that this infrastructure could generate $9.2 billion in direct investment and $27 billion in indirect investment.

“This is a major market niche that Mexico needs, and we require companies like Nvidia to build this infrastructure,” Elman said.

Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development

While Nvidia will not directly invest capital in Mexico, the company will play a pivotal role by training workers and providing necessary AI technology. Marcio Aguiar, Nvidia’s director for Latin America, stressed the importance of creating a language model based on Mexican cultural data to ensure technological sovereignty.

“This facilitates collaboration and builds an ecosystem crucial for the country’s progress,” Aguiar noted.

Economic Transformation and Talent Mobilization

Ebrard underscored that AI will not only disrupt existing industries but also create new job opportunities, fundamentally reshaping Mexico’s economic landscape. As part of the strategy, 5.3 million university students will receive training, with efforts to connect them with private-sector opportunities.

Drawing a historical parallel, Ebrard warned against repeating Mexico’s 60-year delay in adopting locomotive technology, urging immediate action.

“We will work closely with the private sector, institutions, and all stakeholders committed to this goal,” he affirmed.

A Five-Year Roadmap

The first major milestone will be the official unveiling of Mexico’s AI language at a conference on November 12–13. The five-year plan aims to establish a fully structured and globally competitive AI sector, fostering collaboration between government, academia, businesses, and independent developers.

The announcement resonated with attendees, including business leaders, academics, and officials, as Ebrard framed the initiative as a call to action—ensuring Mexico transitions from technology consumer to developer.


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