Latin America stories - Page 3
AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?
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ai ethics & governance
Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
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Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
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network infrastructure
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Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
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fintech
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payment technologies
Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills
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digital transformation
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cx
CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.
AI now default tool in fraud & AML, says SEON report
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI has become the default weapon against fraud and AML, but SEON warns fragmented systems mean higher spend and rising operational strain.
GitLab expands MSP partner push for agentic AI control
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab expands its MSP partner programme to deliver agentic AI-powered DevSecOps as a managed service with strict data sovereignty controls.
TELUS Digital warns persona prompts sway AI moral judgements
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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genai
TELUS Digital warns that common AI persona prompts can quietly reshape models' moral judgements, undermining consistency in high‑risk use.
Tariffs, AI, new trade routes reshape supply chains
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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fintech
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blockchain
Tariff hikes, AI adoption and regional supply chains are redrawing global trade as firms diversify sourcing and tighten working capital.
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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healthtech
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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supply chain
GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
Mobile app installs & sessions keep climbing in 2025
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Global mobile app installs jumped 10% in 2025 as sessions rose 7%, fuelled by surging finance and eCommerce usage in APAC and beyond.
Targa Telematics wins top EcoVadis, ESG reporting honours
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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fleet management
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clean technologies
Targa Telematics secures EcoVadis gold sustainability rating and top-tier ESG transparency award, ranking in the 97th percentile globally.
Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
Zoho marks 30th year with 1m customers, 150m users
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Zoho marks 30 years in business as it surpasses 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide, with revenue up 20% in 2025.