Mexico gears up to regulate AI, with prison sentences for wrongful uses
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Published on April 24, 2026.
Mexico is preparing a federal law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to prevent it from being misused. The bill includes new regulatory institutions and potential fines or prison sentences for misuse of AI. It aims to prevent sexual deepfakes, electoral manipulation, and lethal AI-based systems that work without human input. It also includes the creation of a national artificial intelligence strategy, an AI development fund, and a federal certification system. However, experts have warned that the bill could potentially affect freedom of speech, political debate, and technological innovation due to its vague definitions.
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