News media quit X over ‘disinformation’
News outlets have begun quitting X, formerly Twitter, once a favourite of global media but now accused of enabling the spread of disinformation under its owner, president-elect Donald Trump ally Elon Musk.…
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Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency
US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a “warrior for Free Speech” in a statement…
US Fed official warns against cutting rates ‘too quickly’
The US Federal Reserve should be careful not to cut rates “too quickly” and risk reigniting stubborn inflation, a senior bank official said Wednesday. The Fed’s favored inflation gauge has dropped sharply…
Professional roles increasing as tech sector records uplift
Professional roles increased by 8.6 percent globally in October 2024 (compared with the previous month of September). In particular technology, media and telecoms reported a 14.2 percent growth in jobs. Increased were…
Discover Karolina Lama’s Secrets to Overcome Emotional Hunger and Achieve Happiness
In a world where emotional wellbeing and mental health are more important than ever, Karolina Lama has positioned herself as a key figure in the Hispanic community. A Chilean psychologist, writer, and…
Karolina Puente: How a Clear Vision and Artificial Intelligence Propel Mr. Fox
Karolina Puente, CEO of the global advertising agency Mr. Fox and a two-time Guinness World Record holder, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in the modernization of Latin American…
Five Challenges and Solutions for Expanding Financial Inclusion in Latin America: The Role of Fintech in Digital Transformation
Bogotá, November 2024 – Financial inclusion in Latin America remains an urgent and challenging issue, with 45% of the adult population still lacking access to formal financial services, according to recent data…
TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally
TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered tool for generating marketing clips, becoming the latest platform to let advertisers tap into the technology. The news…
UK’s The Guardian stops posting on ‘toxic media platform’ X
Britain’s The Guardian newspaper announced Wednesday it would no longer post content from its official accounts on Elon Musk’s X, branding it a “toxic media platform” home to “often disturbing content”. “We…
EU fines Meta $840 million for ‘abusive’ Facebook ad practices
The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook social network automatic access to classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.…
