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May 8, 2026
Mexico wants to regulate AI at work so it doesn't replace employees, what's happening in Colombia?
Artificial intelligence already decides who gets hired in many companies, evaluates employee performance, assigns tasks, and monitors productivity...
TL;DR
- Mexico proposes reforming labor laws to ensure AI complements, not replaces, human workers.
- The proposal requires human oversight for AI decisions impacting employees and prohibits discriminatory use.
- Employers must inform employees about AI implementation and bear its adoption costs.
- The International Labour Organization estimates 35% of jobs in Mexico will be influenced by AI.
- Colombia has a broader AI bill in Congress, with specific articles addressing labor impacts.
- The Colombian bill emphasizes ethical principles, social justice, and human rights in AI development and use.
- Both countries acknowledge the significant impact of AI on the future of work and are pursuing legislative action.