Technology

‘Akima’, actress in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’, denounces use of her face to create AI characters
Colombian model and actress Laura Sofía Grueso, known as ‘Akima’ and who plays Rebeca in Netflix's adaptation of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’, denounced on Instagram Mexican director Mauricio Sierra and two production companies linked to him for the alleged creation of six to seven digital characters with variations of her face, intended for luxury brand campaigns. She said she did not authorize that use and announced she will explore legal action in the United States and Europe.
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Father Harold Castilla, new Ascún president, calls for "realism" on AI and higher education challenges
Father Harold Castilla, rector of Uniminuto, took over the presidency of the Colombian Association of Universities (Ascún) for two years. In an interview with EL TIEMPO he said universities must face artificial intelligence, the demographic bonus, climate change and financing with realism. He also advocated redesigning the system, strengthening Icetex and unblocking stalled royalty funds for science.
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Javeriana study: 27% of workers analyzed in Colombia hold jobs with high automation potential
The report "Artificial Intelligence and Employment in Colombia," by the Javeriana Center for Competitiveness of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, found that 27% of the workers analyzed hold occupations with high relative automation potential, 54% are in occupations with low potential and 19% fall into an uncertain category. The study combined international indicators of occupational exposure to AI with the DANE's 2025 Gran Encuesta Integrada de Hogares. The center's director, Óliver Pardo, said high automation potential does not amount to a forecast of job loss.
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The artificial intelligence skills companies in Colombia are looking for
Companies in Colombia are looking for professionals with digital agility who can use artificial intelligence as an everyday tool, according to El Tiempo. The most valued skills include brand-controlled content generation in marketing, critical analysis of data and SQL, rapid concept exploration in design and UX, critical review of code in software development and process automation in human resources. The outlet notes that being a systems expert is not required and recommends including concrete examples of tools and results in the resume.
TechnologyColombiaEl TiempoOct 26AI
Researchers propose using AI to protect Colombia's natural parks
Two researchers from Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores analyze in an article how artificial intelligence can support the conservation of Colombia's National Natural Parks: species recognition with camera traps, analysis of visitor data and wildfire prevention with drones. They also warn about the costs of equipment and satellite internet, wear from rain and the risk of data on endangered species reaching illegal hunters.
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Colombian SMEs and AI: cutting costs and competing despite budget constraints
Artificial intelligence is becoming a strategic tool for Colombian SMEs seeking to improve productivity, cut costs and compete in increasingly digital markets. According to the article, accessible solutions exist to automate tasks, strengthen customer service and optimize business management without large upfront investments. The main challenges are the lack of specialized staff and information protection, so it recommends training, clear usage rules and human oversight.
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Conectatech brings together experts in Bogotá to boost the digital economy
Bogotá hosted Conectatech, a gathering that brought together representatives from the private sector, academia and technology associations to discuss the transformation of traditional business models. Experts said the competitiveness of SMEs depends on integrating digital tools into their production processes. The conferences addressed the impact of generative artificial intelligence, the use of cloud services for customer management and the need to strengthen corporate cybersecurity.
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Blu 4.0 covered public procurement, AI adoption in Latin America and autonomous agents in companies
The Sunday, October 25, 2026 edition of Blu 4.0 included a debate on public procurement and modernization of the State, aimed at a more agile, transparent and efficient State in managing public resources. It also analyzed the artificial intelligence adoption index in Latin America with former deputy minister Sergio Valdés, Colombia's position in the regional ranking, the lack of specialized talent and the challenge of adoption in SMEs. A review of the Efix e-commerce fair in Medellín and interviews on AI agents and robotics were also included.
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AI in the classroom: the challenge of learning beyond technology
Artificial intelligence is gaining ground in discussions about the future of education in Colombia. The Ministry of National Education is promoting initiatives such as ImpActo Maker, developed with the Fundación Estrategia País, which according to a report published in July 2026 certified 22,612 participants during 2025, including 14,617 students and 7,995 teachers. The text argues that the teacher's role remains central in guiding research, evaluating sources and setting criteria on data protection and authorship. In Barranquilla and Atlántico, the challenge involves connectivity, access to devices and teacher training.
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Colombia and G42 agreed on three data centers and AI in the Caribbean, managed by Ecopetrol
According to the Ministry of Science, following the meeting between then-President Gustavo Petro and Minister Yesenia Olaya with Emirati group G42 in the United Arab Emirates, a commitment emerged to launch three data centers in the Colombian Caribbean and to start Colombia's "sovereign cloud." Petro later said the project's management would be in the hands of Ecopetrol and that the infrastructure would be located near Santa Marta, with data centers featuring quantum-technology mega computers.
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Bucaramanga installs 80 license plate reading cameras and more than 20 with facial recognition
Bucaramanga's city government has begun works to install 80 LPR cameras, which read vehicle license plates in real time, and more than 20 facial recognition devices, as part of a project of more than 100 cameras connected to the Metropolitan Police monitoring center. The announced investment is around 10 billion pesos, funded with the city's own resources, and includes new technology and the recovery of the existing network. According to Mayor Cristian Fernando Portilla Pérez, the equipment would be operating in December 2026.
TechnologyColombiaVanguardiaOct 24AI
Bogotá opens 500 spots in free English, AI and technology courses for people over 50
Bogotá's District Secretariat of Economic Development opened 500 spots in free courses for people over 50, as part of the Mayor's Office's Talento+50 strategy. The offering brings together three programs: Experta +50, with training in digital literacy, digital transformation, circular economy and finance; Experta Tech, focused on digital and technological skills with support from IBM, Oracle, AWS and Universidad Distrital; and YES Bogotá, with SENA A1 and A2 English courses. Registration is open until October 30, 2026.
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Icetex opens scholarships for Colombian startups: fully funded training in Switzerland
Icetex is offering scholarships under the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) program, which aims for Swiss and Colombian startups to innovate and connect researcher-entrepreneurs from both countries. Ten startup representatives, one per company, will be selected and can compete for COP 40,000,000 in support. Training will have a phase in Colombia from February 8 to 12, 2027, organized by Icetex, and another in Switzerland from March 15 to 19, 2027, led by the Swiss Leading House, with participation from the University of St. Gallen. The call closes on November 23, 2026.
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42% of Colombian workers fear AI will replace their jobs
According to the Ipsos AI Monitor 2026, 42% of workers in Colombia consider it likely that artificial intelligence will replace their job in the next five years, and 48% say they feel nervous about products and services that use AI. The concern also covers the loss of value of the knowledge and experience they have acquired. Experts speak of 'algorithmic anxiety', a concept they describe as an explanatory category and not a clinical diagnosis.
TechnologyColombiaEl DiarioOct 24AI
Gerardo Araújo, general manager of El Universal, presents the keys to its digital transformation at the SIP
Gerardo Araujo Perdomo, general manager of El Universal of Cartagena, presented the newspaper's digital transformation with the support of Google News Initiative at the 82nd General Assembly of the Inter American Press Association (SIP), held in Bogotá from October 22 to 25, 2026. Araujo said that since 2020 the paper faced falling print advertising and sought to grow audiences and new revenue sources, and that success lies not in implementing a project but in learning to keep transforming.
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MediVaric launches a technical cycling sock with compression and copper nanoparticles
Colombian company MediVaric presented a sock designed for road and track cycling and other physical activities. The garment features localized ankle compression of 18 to 23 mmHg, a cooling fabric with SENSIL® Breeze technology and yarn with copper nanoparticles in the toe and footbed. According to the company, the sock aims to provide freshness, support and comfort during exercise. The global cycling apparel market is worth US$6 billion and projects annual growth of 8.5% through 2030, according to Grand View Research.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaOct 24AI
Honorio Henríquez warns about fraudulent calls imitating his voice with artificial intelligence
Senate President Honorio Henríquez warned about an identity theft case in which his personal data and artificial intelligence tools are allegedly used to imitate his voice in calls and text messages. The Presidency of Congress identified two phone numbers that do not belong to the senator and urged citizens not to share personal information or make money transfers. The legislature announced steps to file a complaint with the authorities.
TechnologyColombiaEl País (Cali)Oct 24AI
Unidrogas tops 1,000 stores after buying Comfandi's 97 pharmacies
Unidrogas S.A.S. acquired Comfandi's 97 pharmacies in Valle del Cauca, along with 360 employees, and now operates 1,060 direct points of sale in Colombia. The Colombian-capital company, with 45 years of history, has about 6,000 direct employees and 12,000 indirect jobs, and supplies its network through seven distribution centers. Its plan includes openings in Bogotá, the Llanos Orientales, Tolima and Caquetá, expanding the market format and using artificial intelligence and AutoStore robots in its logistics operation.
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Yango Group bets on mobility and artificial intelligence to drive digital cities in Colombia
Yango Group, a technology company headquartered in Dubai, develops digital infrastructure to optimize urban services in Colombia and in more than 35 countries, with mobility, delivery and entertainment supported by artificial intelligence and smart mapping. The company works with about 6,000 business partners; in Colombia it collaborates with Taxis Libres, whose network includes around 25,000 drivers. In Bogotá, together with Myzelio and local government entities, it developed the MOVIENDO LO(CAL) program, which allocated 132 million pesos to four projects and benefited more than 510 people.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaOct 24AI
AI as patient support: useful for understanding test results, but with clinical limits
Artificial intelligence can help patients understand medical terms, summarize test results, organize medical history and prepare questions for consultations, without replacing the assessment of health professionals. A case in Bucaramanga illustrated its use: an emergency summary with medical history, tests and medications was shared with the ambulance and the treating team amid suspicion of a stroke. Studies show mixed results and experts warn that an answer can seem convincing and still be false.
TechnologyColombiaVanguardiaOct 24AI