Milei returns to Argentina after tour in the U.S.: betting on artificial intelligence

The liberal president of Argentina, Milei, has returned to the country after a tour of the United States where he met with representatives of major tech companies in Silicon Valley. During his stay in San Francisco, he made it clear that one of his main objectives was to seek investments from the tech sector and make Argentina a leading center in the development of artificial intelligence in the region and beyond. Upon returning to Argentina, Milei announced in a press conference that he plans to implement a reform to make the state more efficient using artificial intelligence from the tech company Google. According to him, the company has a module for state reform with artificial intelligence, and he plans to move in that direction to modernize government management. However, despite his ambitious plans for the technological transformation of the country, Milei faces several challenges in his administration. The Omnibus Law, a package of key reforms for his government, is not progressing in the Senate, which has created political tensions and obstacles for the implementation of his austerity policies. Furthermore, the opposition in the Chamber of Deputies approved an increase in pensions, which represents a setback for the government and its economic agenda. Milei threatened to veto the law if it is modified, but the opposition in the Senate is close to gathering the necessary votes to challenge a potential presidential veto. Another issue that has come to light is the discovery of hundreds of thousands of kilos of food intended for social aid stored in government warehouses and at risk of expiration, which has generated criticism and questions about the efficiency of state management. Despite these challenges, Milei has emphasized the importance of positioning Argentina as a leader in advanced technologies, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. During his visit to California, he met with important business leaders and investors in the sector, as well as with Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, to explore collaboration opportunities in digital infrastructure development and technology skills training. The use of artificial intelligence in the reform of the Argentine state has sparked debate and speculation about its political and social implications. Some experts see this initiative as an attempt to streamline state management and reduce bureaucracy, while others warn of potential risks regarding the use of public and private data by tech companies. Ultimately, the implementation of artificial intelligence in public administration in Argentina will depend on the approval of the Argentine Congress and political consensus around this initiative. In the meantime, Milei's government faces a complex landscape marked by internal and external challenges that will test its leadership and management capabilities in the coming months.