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Morocco finalizes purchase of 'David's Sling', Israeli air-defense system with 300 km range
Morocco is negotiating with Israel the purchase of the David's Sling air-defense system, capable of intercepting missiles and drones at ranges of between 40 and 300 kilometers. The deal requires US approval because the technology was jointly developed by Rafael and Raytheon. Rabat already operates the Israeli Barak MX and Spyder systems and is also negotiating LORA ballistic missiles, with a range of more than 400 kilometers, within the cooperation framework that followed the Abraham Accords.
TechnologyInternationalEl EspañolOct 20AI
Meteomatics' Strato drone aims to replace weather balloons
Swiss company Meteomatics presented the Strato, a multirotor drone designed to measure the atmosphere up to the upper troposphere and replace weather balloons. On its record flight it reached 10,438 meters and returns to its operator, unlike about 90% of balloons, which never come back. It measures temperature, humidity, pressure and wind at each altitude during ascent and descent, and according to the company it costs less than ground stations that spend between $150,000 and $200,000 a year on disposable balloons.
TechnologyInternationalEl ConfidencialOct 20AI
Musk calls for more utopian AI narratives to avoid feeding dystopias
In a conversation with Walter Isaacson for The Builders podcast, from financial platform Ramp, Elon Musk said it would be "impossible" for humans to stay in control if digital intelligence far surpasses biological intelligence. He therefore urged caution about the stories circulating online, where AI systems are trained, and warned against too many dystopian scenarios like those in Terminator. He called for more utopian narratives and a "protopia" future: not perfect, but better.
TechnologyInternationalRevista SemanaOct 20AI
ECSI data breach: affected people could receive up to $5,000 in $6.5 million settlement
People affected by a data breach linked to Educational Computer Systems Inc. (ECSI), a company that administers student loan services, could receive compensation under a $6.5 million court settlement. The deadline to file a claim is December 21, 2026. Eligible claimants can choose between reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented losses or an alternative cash payment of about $100. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
TechnologyInternationalPrimera HoraOct 20AI
Snell & Wilmer opens Mexico City office; az strengthens AI and fintech practice
US firm Snell & Wilmer opened an office in Mexico City, its second in the country after Los Cabos (2008), with a team led by José Ignacio Rivero and three other lawyers. Meanwhile, Chilean firm az added Cristián Oppliger as Of Counsel to strengthen its technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, data protection and cybersecurity practices. Argentina's Florencia Heredia, of Beccar Varela, was appointed Assistant Treasurer of the International Bar Association's Management Board.
TechnologyInternationalLexLatinOct 20AI
Electric Plant exits stealth with $11.2 million and an AI model to read plants
Electric Plant Company, a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2023, emerged from stealth with $11.2 million in seed funding led by Onto Ventures and Climactic. Its AI model, Bombadil, was trained on more than 4 million hours of electrical recordings from over 1,400 plants of 100 species and estimates seven physiological stress markers. Its Bud sensor is installed in the cambium of woody-stemmed plants and costs tens of dollars per unit.
TechnologyInternationalEl Ecosistema StartupOct 20AI
Report alleges 12,000 North Koreans work under slave-like conditions at a Russian drone factory
A report by CSIS and the George W. Bush Institute alleges that up to 12,000 North Korean citizens at the Alabuga complex in Yelabuga (Tatarstan, Russia) are victims of human trafficking and forced labor in drone manufacturing. According to the document, North Korea retains up to 90% of their wages through a state-to-state agreement, in violation of UN Resolution 2397. The report links the plant to production of Iranian-designed Shahed drones and Geran variants, with Chinese components.
TechnologyInternationalInfobaeOct 20AI
ServiceNow: 9 in 10 companies suffered an agentic AI security incident
A global ServiceNow study released on October 20, surveying more than 3,700 security leaders, found that nine in ten organizations suffered a security incident related to agentic AI in the past year and only 36% contained it in under 24 hours. Only 13% have defensible programs across five key domains, and 29% found agents running in production that had never been registered.
TechnologyInternationalEl Ecosistema StartupOct 20AI
SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to discuss a possible merger, Musk says
Elon Musk, CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, said he supports combining the two companies and that special shareholder committees already exist to discuss a possible merger, though the final decision rests with them. Musk noted that, as a party with a conflict of interest, he cannot take part in the discussions. His remarks came during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call, in which the company reported net income of US$4.4 billion and revenue of US$14.6 billion, up 161% year over year.
TechnologyInternationalCNN en EspañolOct 20AI
WSJ: Musk ordered Starlink speed limits, leaving Ukrainian drones "practically unusable"
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, ordered limits on the connection speed of Starlink satellites used by Ukraine for its defense, a restriction denounced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the newspaper, citing U.S. government sources and people familiar with the situation, the measure left some Ukrainian drones "practically unusable." Musk and Donald Trump discussed the matter in a call after the limit became public, though they had already addressed it before, and SpaceX sought to agree on a common message with the White House.
TechnologyInternationalCNN ChileOct 20AI
Mexico seeks to develop chip suppliers and certify 20,000 technology students
Mexico's Ministry of Economy agreed with Canieti to convene semiconductor companies to identify projects that could be developed in Mexico and to learn about the obstacles their suppliers face. In parallel, the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) aims to certify at least 20,000 students in the second cohort of its technology training program, with courses designed around companies' hiring needs. Both efforts were presented at Canieti's National Convention.
TechnologyInternationalEl EconomistaOct 20AI
Musk explores merging Tesla and SpaceX into an AI conglomerate valued at over $3 trillion
Tesla and SpaceX are studying a merger that would create an artificial intelligence-focused conglomerate with a potential valuation above $3 trillion. Elon Musk said both companies formed special committees to analyze the integration, though they have not agreed on terms and there is no guarantee of a deal. The announcement coincides with SpaceX's results: revenue rose 161% to $14.6 billion in the third quarter and it posted net income of $4.4 billion.
TechnologyInternationalDiario FinancieroOct 20AI
Netflix grows at its slowest pace in three years, fueling doubts over stagnating audience
Netflix posted revenue of $12.9 billion in the third quarter, up 12% year on year, its slowest percentage growth in three years. Net profit was $3.66 billion, up about 44%. Despite beating analyst expectations, its shares fell around 5% after the market close and have lost nearly 45% of their value this year. The company, with just over 325 million subscribers, expects to close the year with revenue of $51.1 billion.
TechnologyInternationalEL PAÍSOct 20AI
Lawsuits against Coco and Serve Robotics in Chicago over customers' biometric data
Two Chicago customers filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court on October 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics. They allege the delivery robots scanned their faces and hands without consent, using cameras and LiDAR sensors, when they picked up orders they had not requested via robot delivery. They accuse the companies of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and seek $1,000 per negligent violation or $5,000 per intentional violation. Both companies deny the allegations.
TechnologyInternationalTelemundo ChicagoOct 20AI
Musk says he is exploring a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, which would be the largest merger in history
Elon Musk announced he is exploring a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, a deal that would create a technology giant among the five largest companies in the world by market value. The boards of both companies set up special committees to explore the transaction, which has no agreed terms yet. SpaceX is valued at $2.01 trillion and Tesla at $1.48 trillion. The announcement came during the analyst call after SpaceX's results, whose third-quarter revenue was $14.6 billion, up 160%.
TechnologyInternationalEL PAÍSOct 20AI
"Bolsonaro Bombshell": Flávio Bolsonaro uses AI to create a militant woman
A journalistic investigation revealed that Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign disbursed 600,000 reais to a company linked to AI tools for political influence operations. The case centers on Julia Cortez, a figure who amassed more than 500,000 Instagram followers with manipulated videos in which she appears alongside the candidate and who also promotes paid erotic content.
TechnologyInternationalPágina|12Oct 20AI
AI-powered Simbe Robotics robots roam Los Angeles supermarkets and raise shopper distrust
Supermarkets in Los Angeles have added Tally robots from Simbe Robotics to support logistics tasks. The machines, about 1.8 meters tall with wheels, cameras, sensors and a screen, move through aisles to check inventory, spot out-of-stock or misplaced products and verify shelf prices. Some shoppers say they feel uncomfortable or followed; the manufacturer says the robots do not identify or track personal data. Employees and unions are asking for clarity on the labor effects of automation. In September the company reported more than 3,000 units contracted worldwide.
TechnologyInternationalBlu RadioOct 20AI
China criticizes US ban on DeepSeek use in its agencies
China questioned the US government's decision to ban the use of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence in its agencies. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, rejected the use of national security arguments to intervene in technological and commercial matters. The US Department of Homeland Security ordered a ban on DeepSeek products and third-party tools built with that AI, and their removal from computer devices, a measure that adds to the US Navy's internal ban in January 2025.
TechnologyInternationalRevista SemanaOct 20AI
Bernie Sanders criticizes Elon Musk for prioritizing AI "pain" over risks to humans
US Senator Bernie Sanders questioned the ethical priorities in the development of artificial intelligence and criticized Elon Musk for worrying about the possible "suffering" of AI models while promoting robots that could replace millions of workers. The discussion arose after Musk backed an Anthropic decision on restrictions against cruel behavior toward AI models. Sanders also warned about job displacement and the concentration of automation benefits in large companies.
TechnologyInternationalRevista SemanaOct 20AI
China proposes export controls on solar know-how and places 12 technologies under supervision
China proposed adding 12 photovoltaic technologies to its export control system, aimed at more strictly supervising the international transfer of know-how and equipment for manufacturing solar components. The proposal covers technologies to produce polysilicon, wafers and photovoltaic cells, and includes developments such as perovskite, tandem and fluidized bed processes, while TOPCon, HJT and XBC would be subject to specific restrictions.
TechnologyInternationalEnergía EstratégicaOct 20AI