AI Agents Begin Transforming Digital Commerce in Latin America
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape digital commerce across Latin America as financial institutions experiment with automated transaction systems. Santander and Visa recently completed a pilot project testing agentic commerce,…
Mexico — Government Expands National AI Education Programs
Mexico has begun expanding national initiatives designed to train students and professionals in artificial-intelligence technologies. Universities and technical institutes across the country are introducing new programs focused on machine learning,…
Brazil Pushes for Global AI Governance at International Summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for stronger international governance of artificial intelligence, arguing that global institutions should play a larger role in establishing rules for how…
Vanuatu Digital Transformation Masterplan Outlines Smart Islands Vision
Vanuatu’s Digital Transformation Masterplan outlines a long-term vision for creating “SMART Islands” that use advanced technologies to improve public services and environmental monitoring. The strategy includes integrating IoT sensors, data…
Samoa Hosts Workshop on AI Risk Readiness
Samoa’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has organized a workshop focused on preparing government agencies for the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The event brought together policymakers, researchers…
AI Company Anthropic Expands Operations to Australia and New Zealand
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand as demand for advanced AI systems grows across the region. The company develops large language models and…
Pentagon Expands Use of AI in Military Operations
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into military decision-support systems within the United States defense establishment. In early 2026, U.S. Central Command confirmed that advanced AI tools were being used…
Environmental Concerns Grow Around AI Data Centre Expansion
The rapid expansion of artificial-intelligence infrastructure is raising environmental concerns in Australia as new data centres require large amounts of electricity and water for cooling systems. Technology companies building AI…
Sales Automation Startup Rox Reaches $1.2 B Valuation With AI Agents
Startup Rox has reached a valuation of roughly $1.2 billion after raising new funding for its artificial-intelligence platform designed to automate sales workflows. The company builds AI agents capable of…
New York Lawmakers Consider Pause on AI Data-Center Expansion
Lawmakers in New York have proposed a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers while regulators examine the environmental impact of the rapidly expanding AI industry. Data centers…
