Mexico advances AI regulation and digital platform debate

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that, after the World Cup, Mexico will begin a national analysis to draft a framework for regulating artificial intelligence. The plan calls for a “renewed educational alliance” among government, schools and families, and stresses protecting human dignity, limiting the deepening of inequalities, and teaching critical use of technology. As part of the broader digital‑policy agenda, the government will hold forums across the country – starting in Nuevo León, Chiapas and Guerrero – to discuss the impact of social‑media platforms on children and adolescents, with the aim of presenting a law to Congress later this year. Parallel efforts in the state of San Luis Potosí saw academics, media leaders and civil‑society groups back a human‑rights‑focused AI bill, noting risks such as digital violence, fraud and identity theft. The Catholic Church in Mexico echoed the call for an educational partnership and for restoring a “hygiene of attention” in schools. The administration also proposed banning personal mobile phones during school recess to revive traditional Mexican games and reduce digital over‑exposure among youths.