Artificial Intelligence has quickly become one of the most influential technologies of our time. Its impact can already be seen in businesses, universities, digital services and governments around the world.

Mexico wants to be part of this transformation, but its ambitions go beyond simply adopting AI tools developed elsewhere. The country is working to strengthen its technological capabilities, train specialized talent and use Artificial Intelligence to improve the way government operates.

At the same time, a much bigger question is emerging: how should a technology that can influence decisions affecting millions of people be governed?

Building technology in Mexico

One of the main goals is to strengthen Mexico’s technological sovereignty.

This means developing domestic capabilities in areas such as infrastructure, software, data, Artificial Intelligence and high-performance computing.

The goal is not necessarily to stop using foreign technology. Instead, Mexico wants to reduce excessive dependence on external providers and develop its own knowledge and infrastructure to create solutions adapted to the country’s specific needs.

This approach is part of a broader digital transformation model that brings together technology infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, digital services and data analysis under a more coordinated vision.

Talent will be essential

Technology alone cannot transform a country. People are needed to develop it, implement it and supervise it.

That is why talent development is becoming a key part of Mexico’s strategy.

The country needs software developers, data specialists, researchers, cybersecurity professionals and experts capable of designing and managing Artificial Intelligence systems.

The objective is for future generations to become more than AI users. They should also become the people creating the technologies that will shape the next decade.

Governing with AI also means governing AI itself

One of the most important aspects of Mexico’s strategy is AI governance.

Using Artificial Intelligence within government could help automate processes, analyze massive amounts of information, improve public services and make government procedures more accessible.

But it also raises difficult questions.

What information should an AI system be allowed to use? How should citizens’ personal data be protected? Who is responsible for a decision supported by an algorithm? What happens when an AI system produces an inaccurate or biased result?

AI governance is about creating principles, rules and oversight mechanisms to address these challenges.

Mexico has already seen different regulatory proposals related to Artificial Intelligence, including initiatives focused on transparency, preventing malicious uses and supervising AI systems. The challenge is to build a strong framework that protects people’s rights without unnecessarily slowing innovation.

In other words, teaching a machine how to make decisions is not enough. Governments also need to determine who is responsible for those decisions.

A more digital government

Artificial Intelligence could become an important tool for modernizing public services.

Imagine being able to complete a government procedure online at any time, receive automated assistance and get information without having to visit a government office.

However, digital transformation is not simply about moving existing processes onto a computer.

The objective is to simplify those processes and make them more accessible.

Mexico’s public innovation model emphasizes technology as a tool for improving public services, strengthening transparency and expanding citizens’ access to their rights.

Why data matters

Artificial Intelligence depends heavily on data. That makes reliable digital infrastructure and information systems essential.

Mexico is working to strengthen capabilities related to data, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and high-performance computing. These capabilities could support applications in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, water management, infrastructure and disaster response.

But the more data AI systems use, the greater the responsibility to protect it.

AI governance will therefore need to balance innovation, efficiency, privacy, security and citizens’ rights.

Mexico enters a new technological era

Mexico’s AI strategy represents an important opportunity for the country.

Rather than remaining primarily a consumer of foreign technology, Mexico has the opportunity to become a developer of AI solutions, specialized talent and digital infrastructure.

But success will not depend only on having more powerful computers or better AI models.

It will also depend on having skilled professionals, institutions capable of supervising technology and clear rules for using AI responsibly.

The question is no longer simply “What can Artificial Intelligence do?”

It is also “How do we want Artificial Intelligence to transform our society?”

Mexico is beginning to build its answer.