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AI Can Boost LAC GDP by 5.1%: Leaders Meet
22 Sep
Summary
- AI adoption could increase Latin America and Caribbean GDP by 5.1% in a decade.
- Worker mobility is key; wages may rise 5.3% or fall 20.9%.
- Leaders convened to create a regional AI strategy and investment guidelines.
Heads of state and technology leaders convened on September 21, 2026, to advance an artificial intelligence agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean. This meeting, held during the United Nations General Assembly, focused on developing a shared strategy and joint investment guidelines for AI adoption.
Analysis indicates that broad AI adoption could increase the region's GDP by 5.1% in a decade. Crucially, worker adaptation and mobility will determine wage outcomes, potentially ranging from a 5.3% increase to a 20.9% decrease. Leaders emphasized the need for institutions, regulation, and digital infrastructure to support AI's responsible integration and harness its productivity potential.
