A curated cohort of 100 pioneering tech startups were announced in June 2024. These startups are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge advancements in AI to drive progress in clean energy solutions, healthcare innovation, biotechnology, space exploration, and neurotechnology.
End of Affordable Connectivity Program Sparks Urgent Calls for Extension
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is now unavailable. The nation’s largest broadband affordability program, which started on December 2021, officially ended on June 2024. Calls of action and hope that the program will be extended eventually continue as industry stakeholders and the government officials show tremendous support.
Transformative Tech: ICTs in North and South America
From Silicon Valley to Montevideo, ICTs are driving innovation, economic growth, and social progress across the Americas. As technology continues to evolve, embracing digital transformation will be crucial for unlocking new opportunities and addressing the diverse needs of societies on both continents.
AWS Will Give Free GenAI Training to 35,000 People in Latin America
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the digital ecosystem enablement platform Tidwit have announced the launch of massive free training courses focused on generative artificial intelligence for 35,000 people in Latin America.
Mexican Regulator Favors Entry of New Operators with Spectrum Auction
The Mexican spectrum auction proposal for 5G aims to bring new operators into Mexico, according to Alejandro Navarrete, head of the Radio Spectrum Unit at the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT).