Google expands AI partnerships to support digital transformation in Latin America

A series of initiatives aimed at supporting AI adoption across Latin America has been announced by Google, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank.

These measures focus on public sector capacity, digital infrastructure and policy development as governments seek to integrate AI into economic and administrative systems.

The initiatives include the release of a policy-oriented report outlining how AI could contribute to regional economic growth, alongside guidance on workforce development, infrastructure expansion and regulatory frameworks.

An approach that emphasises responsible adoption, with attention to balancing innovation with risk management.

A further component involves the creation of an AI training academy for public officials, designed to improve institutional capacity to manage and deploy AI technologies.

In parallel, funding support has been allocated to expand digital public infrastructure (DPI), including cross-border digital identity systems intended to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency.

The programme by Google reflects broader trends in international cooperation on digital transformation, where public and private actors collaborate to scale AI adoption while addressing structural gaps in skills, infrastructure and governance across emerging economies.

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