China's AI Expansion in Latin America Raises Security Concerns

China is expanding its AI footprint in Latin America through investments in data centers, cloud platforms, and submarine cables, with Huawei, Alibaba, and ByteDance embedding themselves in regional ecosystems. Analysts warn of hard-to-reverse technological dependence and urge Latin American governments to diversify suppliers.

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