The fifth generation of mobile communications -5G, hand in hand with the implementation of new Mobile IoT networks, will not only improve the speed and quality of Smartphone internet connections, but will also allow the consolidation of the Internet of Things in thousands of devices and services, becoming the best possible ally for Smart Cities. […]
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In the collective imagination, the Internet is synonymous with plurality, largely because people can freely express their opinions, and in most Western countries, there are no restrictions on the publication of content; however, the provision of the multilayer services that make up the network are in the hands of a few players, which constitutes a
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A recent investigation published by the New York Times International reporter Mark Fisher showed how after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the phenomenon of targeted disinformation strategies grew substantially at a global level, as well as the scope of the agencies dedicated to this dark business [1]. Why is the Disinformation industry a threat to humanity?
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Historically, the implementation of information and communication technologies as a strategy to promote the development of cities has been referenced in the context of large cities; however, the emergence of much more affordable technologies, innovation, economy of scale and distribution chain, have allowed small cities and even rural areas to benefit from ICTs to generate
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This week Microsoft’s CEO, Brad Smith, in an interview with the BBC, stated that, “Life as depicted in George Orwell’s “1984” could come to pass in 2024 if lawmakers don’t protect the public against artificial intelligence″ [1]. While many social organizations have denounced the threats posed to humanity by the lack of regulation on Artificial
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In a press conference in English, the controversial president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced that the cryptocurrency BITCOIN will circulate as the official currency of that country [1], becoming the first nation in the world to recognize and adopt this cryptoasset as an official currency. While the decision at first glance seems to be
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The consolidation of prosumption and the growth of social media allowed the emergence of the cultural phenomenon of Influencers: people who, due to the number of followers in the networks and their ability to impact their audiences, monetize publications and content, reaching a lucrative business model, which, although it has been consolidated globally, several studies
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Although the new Wi-Fi 802.11ax standard, better known as the sixth generation Wi-Fi, was designed to improve the speed and stability of indoor wireless connections, the social and economic context of Latin America, following the historical trend and thanks to the WISPs, will turn this technology into one of the best allied tools in the
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E-commerce, cloud storage and online video behemoth, Amazon Inc., recently announced that it has reached an agreement with MGM Holdings to acquire the movie conglomerate for $8.5 billion, a move that highlights that the company owned by tycoon Jeff Bezos is ready to use heavy artillery in the video streaming war. What are the implications
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Although we have been hearing about multiple self-driving cars projects for several years and have witnessed some important advances in the field, the subject still has many technological, regulatory and connectivity limitations, something that could change in a short time if the 5G NetMobil project manages to get off the ground. What is the 5G
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