Like elsewhere in Latin America, the picturesque Central American nation of Costa Rica -- more well known for its flora and fauna than microchips and processors -- has been looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to help modernize public services and upskill its workforce to be better equipped for an increasingly digital global economy.
A recent report published by the country's economic development agency Procomer found that 76% of Costa Rican companies are using generative AI tools. The survey, which analyzed a sample of 86 companies, found that 33% are developing solutions based on generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and "37% carry out formal activities in the area of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, intelligent digital agents, and natural language processing."
