During the 41st session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the official expressed appreciation for the analysis regarding AI, digitalization, and productive development.

She explained that the digital economy and AI are key components of the economic and social transformations outlined in Cuba’s macroeconomic policy, which is currently being implemented.

Rivas noted that Cuba has had a University of Informatics Sciences for over 20 years—from which thousands of young people have graduated—and highlighted various ongoing initiatives in the country in this regard.

She mentioned the creation of a national technology hub for software, hardware, and artificial intelligence to serve as a coordinating platform, as well as the establishment of a mandatory framework for interoperability and data governance.

She also cited the push given to foreign investment to expand data center capabilities.

Rivas Saavedra admitted that Cuba still needs to make further progress in the computerization of public services, e-government platforms, and the expansion of access to digital services.

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