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A new generation of Mexican entrepreneurs is using AI skills to solve local challenges
Microsoft's Elevate program is providing AI skills training across Mexico to help entrepreneurs and educators develop practical solutions for local challenges.
Why it matters
These technical skills allow individuals to address critical real-world issues such as water scarcity in agriculture and inefficient urban waste recycling.
The details
- The initiative reached approximately 3.5 million people since its September 2024 launch.
- Entrepreneurs are building AI tools for crop irrigation, recruiting, and sustainable recycling.
- Educator Alma Trejo uses tailored AI agents to support students at Conalep.
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Microsoft developed and operates the Elevate skilling program.
Microsoft owns Microsoft Learn
Microsoft owns and operates the Microsoft Learn training platform.
Chuuk developed the AgriTech agricultural platform.
Chuuk was founded by José Alejandro Del Río
Co-founded by José Alejandro Del Río.
Chuuk was founded by Ares Arturo Molina
Co-founded by Ares Arturo Molina.
Chuuk was founded by Héctor Hernández
Co-founded by Héctor Hernández.
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César Gutiérrez works at Chuuk
Software and hardware developer at Chuuk.
Ary Álvarez leads Remotto
Founder building Remotto.
Ary Álvarez leads Tasky
Founder developing Tasky productivity device.
Eduardo Ortiz leads Escuadrón Mapache
Founder of Escuadrón Mapache.
Alma Trejo works at Conalep
High school educator at Conalep.
Chuuk is a partner of Ciudad Juárez Rural Development Department
Chuuk collaborates with the rural development department on pilot demonstration plots.
Conalep is a partner of Microsoft
Conalep partners with Microsoft for AI training courses.
AgriTech is built with Machine Learning
AgriTech uses machine learning models to interpret sensor data.
AgriTech is built with Progressive Web Application
AgriTech includes a progressive web application interface.
Remotto uses multiple AI agents for candidate sourcing and matching.
Elevate is related to Generative AI
Elevate teaches generative AI practices.
Elevate is related to Prompt Design
Elevate includes courses on prompt design.
Conalep is related to Cybersecurity
Conalep provides courses and AI tutoring in cybersecurity.
Microsoft deployed the Elevate skilling initiative across Mexico.
Chuuk operates in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
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