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REFLECTIONS  ABOUT AI IN LAC

A Strategic Map for Latin America and the Caribbean’s Digital Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, societies, and governance worldwide. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the Atlas of AI for Human Development offers a strategic guide to navigate this transformation.

The Atlas maps AI’s impact across four key areas:

• Ports of Departure – Baseline data positioning LAC in the global AI landscape.

• Lighthouses – Opportunities, risks, and lessons from AI applications.

• Regional Stars – Success stories and scalable models from across the region.

• Terra Incognita – Future scenarios and policy pathways.

The Atlas is a dynamic, data-driven tool to help policymakers design inclusive AI strategies aligned with development goals. It empowers governments, public institutions, and the private sector to govern AI responsibly, close digital divides, and harness its full potential for human development.