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Mexico City, October 1 – The Mexico City Congress is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into the capital’s education system. Deputy Ricardo Rubio Torres has put forward a proposal to add Article 4 Bis to the Mexico City Education Law, with the goal of equipping new generations with the skills to use AI responsibly and understand its implications.
Initiative Presented to Plenary Session
The member of the PAN Parliamentary Group presented the initiative during the Ordinary Session of the Plenary of the Mexico City Congress on Tuesday, September 29. The proposal aims to establish a progressive development of human knowledge regarding AI, teaching children and young people how to use this technology according to their capacities, age, and psycho-emotional development.
Deputy Rubio Torres emphasized that education today must address AI, as these digital tools are already an integral part of daily life for millions and are increasingly present in learning processes. He stressed that discussions about AI in schools can no longer be postponed or limited to simply permitting or prohibiting its use, given its utility in information retrieval, studying, writing, content creation, work, and problem-solving.
Developing Critical and Responsible AI Use
The congressman asserted that education has a responsibility to guide new generations in understanding AI’s scope and limitations. “It is not enough for students to have access to technology; they need to have the necessary skills to use this technology critically, safely, ethically, and responsibly,” he reiterated.
He referenced the results of the National Survey on Uses and Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education in Mexico, released in April 2026 by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP). This survey, which included approximately 1.5 million students and over 166,000 teachers, reported that more than 60 percent of university students and professors use AI daily, with eight out of ten students using it for text creation.
Beyond Basic Application Use
In light of these findings, Deputy Rubio insisted that AI literacy must extend beyond merely teaching how to open an application or formulate an instruction. Students, he argued, need to understand what AI is, how it generally works, what results it can produce, and what its limitations are. He also highlighted the importance of developing skills to formulate appropriate instructions, use these tools as learning aids, compare their results, and recognize that an automatically generated response does not, by itself, guarantee veracity.
The legislator underscored the importance of involving teaching staff in this training process, ensuring that teachers have the tools to leverage AI in classrooms and adequately support their students. He clarified that his proposal seeks to align with the national educational framework and does not intend to replace federal study plans and programs. Instead, it aims to establish a local legislative orientation for the development of AI-related competencies.
“Artificial intelligence should not be demonized or portrayed as an evil tool; it is simply about acknowledging reality and using it responsibly in classrooms and in our city,” he concluded.
Following his presentation, the initiative was referred by the Steering Committee to the Commission on Education, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence for analysis and deliberation.
Source: Congreso de la Ciudad de México
