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Dan Driscoll, former US Army secretary, joins OpenAI as senior national security advisor

OpenAI will bring on Dan Driscoll, former secretary of the US Army, as senior national security advisor, a newly created role. According to the company, his job will be to advise on how advanced AI can strengthen the national and cybersecurity of the United States and its allies. Driscoll resigned from the Army in September after reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The appointment comes amid international concerns over the risks of advanced AI models.

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  • Driscoll will serve as senior national security advisor, a newly created position at OpenAI.
  • His task will be to advise on using AI to strengthen the national and cybersecurity of the US and its allies.
  • He resigned as Army secretary in September after reports of tensions with Pete Hegseth.
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  • IMF backs economic rescue bill as Banco de la República calls for rigor in its review

    The International Monetary Fund expressed support for the economic rescue bill submitted by Colombia's national government to Congress, calling it a significant step to address the fiscal challenges inherited by the new administration and to strengthen the country's fiscal sustainability. Banco de la República general manager Leonardo Villa asked for the bill to be studied rigorously, while the government warned of negative consequences if it is not approved. The legislative debate is set to begin in the coming weeks.

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  • Parks and attractions in Colombia generated US$1.095 billion in 2024, according to IAAPA

    Colombia's parks and attractions industry generated US$1.095 billion in revenue in 2024, 57% more than the US$698 million recorded in 2022, according to a study by the Global Association for the Attractions Industry (IAAPA). The country ranks sixth in sector revenue in the region. Visitors topped 11.2 million in 2024, 45.5% more than the previous year, and the offering reached 988 attractions, with museums and science centers as the largest group.

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  • President requests urgent congressional passage of fiscal adjustment bill

    President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Congress to give urgent and insistent passage to the fiscal adjustment bill promoted by Finance Minister Miguel Gómez, citing Article 163 of the Constitution and Law 5 of 1992. The request, also signed by acting Interior Minister Iván Cancino, gives the bill full priority and convenes joint committee sessions. The initiative includes a 15% reduction in the state structure and tax adjustments that would affect the household basket.

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  • Black Friday 2026 in Colombia: set for Friday, November 27, with Cyber Monday on Monday the 30th

    Black Friday 2026 in Colombia will take place on Friday, November 27, with brands often extending campaigns through Sunday the 29th, and Cyber Monday on Monday the 30th, focused on online shopping. Promotions concentrate on phones, computers, televisions, home appliances, clothing, footwear and toys. These dates have no mandatory calendar and are not organized by a state entity. The SIC recalls that retailers must clearly disclose prices and offer conditions, and that the right of withdrawal applies to distance purchases within five business days of delivery.

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  • Lucas Madriñán Leyva takes over as new CEO of RappiPay Colombia

    RappiPay, the fintech of Rappi and Davivienda, appointed Lucas Madriñán Leyva as its new CEO in Colombia as of November 3, replacing Paolo Di Marco, who leaves the company after a year and a half in the role. Madriñán is an economist from Universidad de los Andes with an MBA from INSEAD, and worked at BCG and as vice president of product and marketing at Banco Falabella. The company aims to close 2026 with about 850,000 clients and reach 1.5 million in 2027.

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  • Norte de Santander business groups ask president for security and economic recovery during Cúcuta visit

    Representatives of business groups in Norte de Santander asked the president, during his visit to Cúcuta, for greater security, regional economic recovery and stronger trade relations with Venezuela. Border productive sectors outlined five axes: urban-rural security, attracting investment, fighting informality and smuggling, air and technological connectivity, and border infrastructure and logistics. Illegal fuel trade has cut legal sales by nearly 40% at several border points.

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  • Oil edges lower after U.S. bombs Iran ahead of Election Day

    Oil prices swung back and forth on Tuesday and extended losses from earlier in the week, on a day marked by U.S. bombing of Iran ahead of the elections. Major oil stocks also fell, including Chevron and ExxonMobil.

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  • KFC and Taco Bell close their restaurants in Puerto Rico after ending ties with local franchisee

    KFC announced the closure of its restaurants in Puerto Rico after ending its relationship with local franchisee Encanto Restaurants, which it says failed to meet its quality standards. The move affects an operation of 83 locations according to 2024 data. Taco Bell also reported the closure of all its locations on the island after the same breakup. Both brands said they are looking for a new operator, without giving a reopening date, and stated: "We hope to be able to serve you again very soon."

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  • United States votes in midterm elections shaped by cost of living

    Americans head to the polls this Tuesday, November 3, in midterm legislative elections shaped by the high cost of living, inflation and economic discontent. All 435 House seats and one third of the Senate are up for renewal. Polls forecast that Democrats would win back the House majority, while the Senate remains uncertain. Regular gasoline averages $4.15 per gallon, about 35 cents above the previous record set in 2022.

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  • JetBlue raises bag fees for the third time in a year as fuel costs bite

    JetBlue Airways raised the price of checking a bag for the third time in less than a year, amid rising fuel costs. A first checked bag in economy now costs $50 if paid more than 24 hours before departure during a non-peak travel period, and $60 if paid within 24 hours of departure. During peak periods the fee is $55, or $70 within 24 hours of departure. The airline said it aims to offset rising fuel and operating costs.

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  • US midterm elections: what they mean for markets and debt

    American voters head to the polls on Tuesday for the midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress and could add to investors' concerns about oversight of the artificial intelligence sector and how the debt ceiling will be addressed next year. Since Donald Trump's second term began in 2025 with Republican majorities in both chambers, the S&P 500 has gained about 27%, partly driven by AI spending. Federal deficits stand at around $2 trillion.

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  • Debt market starts closing the tap on external financing for the AI buildout

    The AI infrastructure buildout faces a new bottleneck: external capital. According to the analysis, CoreWeave's 9.75% notes due 2031 were trading at 79.46 cents on the dollar on October 20, its five-year CDS spread topped 1,140 basis points and the stock fell 36% during the month. Elon Musk said debt markets had almost cut off money to any company without revenue outside AI data centers. Meta, Microsoft and Anthropic turned to equity and debt issuance.

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  • Emcali selected the consortium that will modernize more than 100,000 streetlights in Cali with LED technology

    Cali will have 100% of its public lighting with LED technology through a COP 450,000 million project that includes modernizing 101,037 lights and installing 3,945 new points, with an 18-month execution period and operation and maintenance of up to 20 years. Emcali reported that three bidders submitted proposals and that works would begin with resources from the strategic partner, with disbursements only against effective execution. The model includes telemanagement, at an estimated COP 121,000 million, and would not require new debt for the city.

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  • Cartagena Chamber of Commerce kicks off InnovaLatam 2026 with AI and leadership as core themes

    The Cartagena Chamber of Commerce, iXcel Center, the Global Innovation Management Institute and Colsubsidio are organizing the seventh edition of InnovaLatam, which begins on Thursday, November 5, at the Hotel Estelar. The agenda is built around four pillars: Innovation 5.0 with artificial intelligence, Augmented Talent, Exponential Leadership and the Knowledge Triad. The event includes a free academic agenda, a commercial showcase of local business clusters and a Business Tour on November 6 with international delegations and investment funds.

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  • Colombian election platform Comitium receives recognition in the United States

    The organization Transparencia Electoral highlighted in Miami the development of Comitium, a platform created by LinkTIC and implemented by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to monitor the 2026 elections. The recognition was presented at the VI Transparencia Electoral Awards, within the framework of the US Electoral Program 2026, with more than 100 electoral authorities from 15 countries. Comitium managed more than 1.6 million accreditations of electoral witnesses, nearly 12,800 systems auditors and more than 40,000 national and international observers.

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  • Sony launches a limited edition of its WH-1000XM6 headphones with Hello Kitty in Colombia

    Sony announced a collaboration with Sanrio that brings Hello Kitty's image to a set of accessories for its WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones. The limited edition will be sold in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru through Sony Store. The offering includes the headphones, a Hello Kitty carrying case and a fabric bag designed for the collaboration; the headphones keep their usual colors and the character's visual identity appears mainly on the accessories.

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  • TCL launches its P80 series in Colombia with AI and NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED

    TCL chose Colombia as its first stop in Latin America to present its P80 series, made up of the P80 Ultra, P80 Pro and P80 models, which reached the national market on October 15 after being unveiled at IFA 2026. The devices include higher-capacity cameras, artificial intelligence tools, long-lasting batteries and 6.83-inch AMOLED panels. In the Ultra and Pro, the company incorporated its NXTPAPER technology in an AMOLED panel for the first time. They are sold at Alkosto, Ktronix and Mercado Libre.

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  • Colombian CNE's election monitoring technology receives recognition in the United States

    The experience of Colombia's National Electoral Council in using technology to strengthen electoral oversight was highlighted in the United States within the framework of the US Electoral Program 2026. There, Transparencia Electoral granted an institutional recognition to LinkTIC, the Colombian company that developed Comitium, the platform with which the CNE managed the accreditation of more than 1.6 million electoral witnesses during the 2026 electoral cycle. The award was presented in Miami at the VI Transparencia Electoral Awards.

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  • iOS 27.3 enters beta with new Siri AI capabilities across Apple apps

    iOS 27.3 has entered beta testing with new Siri AI features on iPhone, iPad and Mac. According to 9to5Mac, Siri can now create playlists in Music, schedule and edit iMessages, compose formatted notes, manage photos and folders, create Calendar events with invitees and video call links, set urgent reminders in Reminders and sort tabs in Safari. Support is also added for Journal and file management, and Apple will open these features to third-party developers. A public release is expected later this year.

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  • Apple adds vertical tabs and adaptive dark mode to Safari in iOS 27.3

    Apple is updating Safari in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3 with vertical tabs, available on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and an adaptive dark mode for sites without their own dark design. It also adds Siri actions on tabs, tab groups and history, plus the ability to understand page content. The versions are in developer beta and will launch in December.

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  • Google to cut off Search for schools that don't enable its AI

    Google announced it will turn off its AI products, branded Gemini, by default for students in schools that use its education software. According to the company, schools that do not enable Gemini will also lose access to Google Search for K-12 student accounts until school administrators explicitly turn it on. The decision follows criticism from parent advocacy groups and senators over the spread of Google's AI in classrooms. Education groups described the move as pressure to adopt its products.

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  • Apple launches Gym Strength in Fitness+ with personalized workout plans

    Apple announced Gym Strength, a new strength training experience within Fitness+, available in beta. The feature builds progressive four-week plans based on the user's goals, experience, schedule and available equipment, and adapts each week based on logged reps and weight. It includes more than 350 exercises across more than 30 types of equipment, video demonstrations and Apple Watch logging. It is included in the Fitness+ subscription, which costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year in the U.S.

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  • Google will let schools block its AI tools, but they will lose search too

    Google announced that schools using its education products will be opted out of its AI tools by default, and administrators will have to enable them manually in the coming months. The decision does not allow picking and choosing: the affected products are Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search. According to Google's education VP Chris Phillips, search and AI are "deeply integrated," so a school that does not enable AI will also lose access to search.

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  • Leak points to two iPhone 18 upgrades inspired by the Pro models

    A leak posted on Weibo by Digital Chat Station points to two upgrades for the iPhone 18, expected in early 2027: longer battery life and an A20 chip built on TSMC's 2-nanometer process. According to the leaker, the phone would not get the smaller Dynamic Island of the Pro models, and its price would likely rise from the iPhone 17, which recently moved to an $899 starting price.

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