UNESCO and CANIETI promote responsible AI adoption in Mexico
Over 150 entrepreneurs and professionals have participated in training sessions promoting ethical AI development across Mexico.
UNESCO and CANIETI, with Microsoft’s support, have launched the ‘Mexico Model’ to promote ethical and responsible AI use in Mexican companies. The initiative seeks to minimise risks throughout AI development while ensuring alignment with human rights, ethics, and sustainable development.
Paola Cicero of UNESCO Mexico emphasised the model’s importance for MSMEs, which form the backbone of the country’s economy. Recent research shows 49% of Mexican MSMEs plan to invest in AI within the next 12 to 18 months, yet only half have internal policies to govern its use.
The Mexico Model offers practical tools for technical and non-technical professionals to evaluate ethical and operational risks throughout the AI lifecycle. Over 150 tech professionals from Mexico City and Monterrey have participated in UNESCO’s training on responsible, locally tailored AI development.
Designed as a living methodology, the framework evolves with each training cycle, incorporating feedback and lessons learned. The initiative aims to strengthen Mexico’s digital ecosystem while fostering ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI innovation.
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