Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at her morning press conference Wednesday that a national debate on regulating artificial intelligence and social media would begin after the World Cup ends July 19. Photo by Mario Gizman/EPA

July 1 (UPI) -- Mexico will launch a national debate on artificial intelligence and social media after the 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes in a move aimed at laying the groundwork for future regulatory framework.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said the process will begin after July 19 and will bring together lawmakers, technology experts, academics, media representatives and parents to discuss the impact of digital platforms and artificial intelligence on different areas of society.

Sheinbaum emphasized that the process will be conducted under the government's stated premise of not infringing on freedom of expression.

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum adelantó que cuando concluya el Mundial, abrirá un debate sobre redes sociales e inteligencia artificial.