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A recent study by Rocking Edge, a firm specializing in innovation and business strategy, reveals that Colombian companies are showing remarkable resilience and commitment to digital transformation. According to the report, 69% of companies across multiple sectors plan to either maintain or increase their investment in technology during 2025, despite the challenges posed by inflation and market uncertainty. The survey included over 1,200 companies, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations. Respondents highlighted cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automation as top priorities. These technologies are seen not only as tools for productivity but also as essential to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, data protection, and business continuity. What’s particularly significant is that even traditional industries such as agriculture, construction, and retail are beginning to adopt tech solutions at a faster pace. The report notes that the pand...

  Colombia Tech Week 2025 is one of the most anticipated technology events in Latin America. Scheduled to take place between August 18 and August 30 in Bogotá and Medellín, this event will bring together key players from the global innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, academics, developers, and policymakers. The event is organized around themes such as artificial intelligence, fintech, health tech, green technology, blockchain, and digital transformation. Attendees will experience more than 200 activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, startup demo days, investor pitch rounds, and networking meetups. International experts from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia will also attend to share best practices and global tech trends. With more than 15,000 participants expected, Colombia Tech Week seeks to create a robust environment for startup growth, foreign investment attraction, and business matchmaking. The ci...

In an ambitious move toward digital transformation, the Government of Colombia has officially adopted CONPES 4144, a national policy designed to promote the development, adoption, and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) across public and private sectors. This policy marks a historic milestone for the country as it seeks to become a regional leader in AI implementation by 2030. The policy outlines a comprehensive strategy that includes the creation of national guidelines for ethical AI development, incentives for companies and startups working in AI-related fields, and increased investment in research and innovation. A significant portion of the plan is dedicated to building human capital — aiming to educate and train thousands of Colombians in digital skills, data science, and machine learning. Special attention is given to integrating AI in sectors such as healthcare, public safety, education, agriculture, and justice. Another critical component of the strategy is reducing d...

  She asked to be identified only as “Ambo,” out of fear of being recognized back in her home country. “Life is very difficult for me,” she told CNN from a school-turned-shelter on a humidly hot day in Panama City, Panama. Over the ambient noise of blade fans attempting to cool the large room, she explained she left her native country of Cameroon due to “political issues,” fearing that she would either be “sentenced dead” or spend the rest of her life in prison if she stayed. She remembers arriving at the US-Mexico border on January 23 – three days after US President Trump’s inauguration – after trekking through Central America and the dangerous Darién jungle. She turned herself in to United States Customs and Border Protection in hopes of making her case for asylum. By her count she spent 19 days in US custody, then finally got that chance – or so she thought. Just after midnight on February 13, by her recollection, she and other migrants were loaded onto a bus where they drove fo...

 A team of researchers at a prominent Colombian university's Systems Engineering department has announced a significant advancement in the application of Artificial Intelligence to improve agricultural practices. The project, which has been in development for three years, has resulted in a sophisticated AI system capable of analyzing various environmental factors like soil moisture, temperature, and weather patterns to provide real-time recommendations to farmers. This technology aims to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, ultimately leading to increased crop yields and reduced resource consumption. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms trained on extensive datasets collected from local farms. It can be accessed through a user-friendly mobile application, providing farmers with actionable insights directly on their smartphones. The university believes this innovation has the potential to significantly impact Colombia's agricultural sector, making it ...

  Rhinos went extinct in Uganda in the 1980s, but in 2006, six rhinos were reintroduced to Ziwa ranch, a former cattle farm in the center of the country. These have now multiplied to 48. Here, Obama, a three year-old Rhino named after US President Barack Obama, emerges from a mud bath in 2012. Seven thousand head of cattle used to roam Ziwa ranch, a 27-square-mile (70-square-kilometer) expanse of grassland in central Uganda. Today, the cattle have gone and grazing in their place are rhinos – the only ones in the country living in their natural habitat. Not long ago, Uganda used to be home to both the black and northern white species of rhinoceros. But by the early 1980s, due to poaching, trafficking and political turmoil under the dictatorship of Idi Amin, native populations – once thought to number around 700 – were wiped out. More than a decade later, an initiative to bring back the majestic animals was born, with newly formed charity Rhino Fund Uganda approaching Captain Joseph ...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into content creation tools is rapidly transforming how writers, designers, and video editors approach their work. New AI-powered platforms and features are emerging that can assist with tasks ranging from generating initial drafts of text and suggesting design layouts to automating video editing processes. These tools leverage machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data and provide intelligent assistance, potentially saving time and boosting productivity for creators. While concerns about AI replacing human creativity exist, many see these tools as powerful collaborators that can help streamline workflows and allow creators to focus on the more strategic and imaginative aspects of their work. Recent developments include more sophisticated AI writing assistants that can adapt to different tones and styles, AI-driven image generation tools that offer greater control and realism, and video editing software that can autom...