Now is the time to accelerate each nation’s commitment and investments to innovation to drive economic growth. This is being evident in the Latin American region, with the aim to ensure widespread access to broadband and to support the adoption of next-generation digital infrastructure, among other contributions.
Reports and Coverage
Connected America 2024 Returns to Dallas, Texas
Connected America is returning to the Irving Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, for the second ever instalment of Connected America on 12–13 March.
Colombia’s 55 Tech Firms Participate in MWC2024
The Latin American country’s delegation at this year’s Mobile World Congress comprised of 55 ICT companies —up from the 40 that participated in the Colombia pavilion last year, supported by MinCIT and ProColombia.
Jim Fagan Appointed as EXA Infrastructure CEO
EXA Infrastructure, a leading European fibre backbone and transatlantic subsea cable infrastructure provider, ensuring secure and resilient services, announced that Jim Fagan is appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective by August 1, 2024.
Brazil and UAE to Accelerate Falcon AI Adoption
The UAE’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), mandated to shape an advanced R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and drive the strategic research priorities of the UAE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Secretariat of Management and Digital Government (SGGD) of the State of São Paulo in Brazil, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024.
Four 5G Business Opportunities for CSPs
A new 5G-monetization-focused Ericsson Mobility Report publication outlines four opportunity areas that communications service providers worldwide are addressing to drive business growth.
FCC Declares Illegal AI Voice Use in Robocall Scams
US regulatory authorities have officially deemed fraudulent "robocalls" utilizing artificially generated voices as unlawful. This issue garnered significant attention recently when a robocall impersonating US President Joe Biden discouraged individuals from participating in voting activities. It is estimated that between 5,000 and 25,000 calls were placed utilizing the impersonated voice of Biden.
US Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety
The establishment of the US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) was officially disclosed by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. This consortium aims to foster collaboration among AI developers, practitioners, scholars, governmental and industrial researchers, as well as civil society entities, with the overarching goal of advancing the development and implementation of AI systems that are both safe and reliable.
World's Southernmost Cellular Base Station Now Operational
The most southerly cellular base station in the world has been established in Antarctica by Norway's Telenor, signifying a significant advancement for both data acquisition and the well-being of researchers.
UK and Canada Forge New Pathways in AI Collaboration and Innovation
UK and Canada have solidified their collaboration in science and innovation through the signing of dual agreements.