AI expansion redefines digital competitiveness in LatAm

May 14, 2026 2 min read

At LINKS 2026, industry executives said AI growth in Latin America will increasingly depend on resilient connectivity, energy infrastructure, subsea networks and low-latency digital capacity.

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The expansion of artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure and geopolitical shifts is reshaping digital competitiveness across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Industry experts agreed that the next stage of regional technology growth will depend on resilient connectivity, energy capacity and accelerated integration of AI into operations and services.

The expansion of artificial intelligence, the growth of critical infrastructure and geopolitical shifts are redefining how Latin America and the Caribbean move into the next stage of digital transformation.

Industry executives and technology experts agree that AI growth no longer depends solely on software development or computing capacity, but also on factors such as resilient connectivity, energy infrastructure, data ecosystems and the expansion of critical networks capable of supporting new digital workloads.

AI and physical infrastructure.

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The discussion around artificial intelligence is also moving toward a new stage of integration with the physical world, where technologies such as advanced automation, robotics and intelligent systems are expected to have a growing impact on business operations, services and everyday experiences.

David Hanson, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics and creator of the humanoid robot Sophia, said:

“We are entering a stage in which technology not only automates tasks, but also transforms the way we interact, work and collaborate.”

Adaptation and competitiveness.

Another central issue is organizations’ ability to adapt to the pace of technological change driven by artificial intelligence.

Singularity University expert Neil Jacobstein said:

“The real challenge is not understanding artificial intelligence, but being able to seize its opportunities before they vanish.”

Meanwhile, innovation consultant and international speaker Paul D. Roberts said business competitiveness will increasingly hinge on how quickly organizations adapt to constantly evolving technology environments:

“In an environment of constant transformation, the advantage is not in predicting the future, but in developing the ability to adapt faster than others.”

Latin America and connectivity.

The analysis also highlights the strategic role Latin America could play in the next stage of digital growth, driven by factors such as critical infrastructure expansion, energy development, proximity to the United States, and regional growth in connectivity and data ecosystems.

In this context, infrastructure and connectivity companies say demand for resilient networks, low latency and new subsea capabilities will continue to grow as organizations expand the use of artificial intelligence, automation and data-intensive workloads.

Ray Collins, senior vice president of Infrastructure and Corporate Strategy at Liberty Latin America, said:

“The future is built on bold bets. At Liberty Networks, we are investing in strategic infrastructure, new subsea routes and strategic partnerships to lead the next wave of connectivity driven by artificial intelligence.”

These discussions were part of LINKS 2026, an event organized by Liberty Networks that brought together more than 90 customers and executives from the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and connectivity on business transformation across the region.