AI as a Concern for Democracy: The Week in Tech

Artificial intelligence is projected to pose a threat to democracy and social stability in the upcoming two to 10 years, according to the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, X is set to launch in-app peer-to-peer payments by the year’s end. Additionally, amid the growing significance of cybersecurity, Kaspersky's anti-ransomware tools achieved 360,000 downloads in the past year. 

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X to Introduce Peer-To-Peer Payments in 2024

X plans to launch a peer-to-peer payment feature in 2024 as part of its strategy to diversify services. The company obtained licenses for cryptocurrency services in the U.S., aiming to compete with established players like PayPal. Despite challenges post-acquisition, X envisions becoming an all-encompassing platform, offering features from calls to payments, potentially reshaping how users connect, communicate, and transact in 2024.

AI Poses Threat to Democracy and Social Stability: WEF

The World Economic Forum's Global Risk Report for 2024 identifies artificial intelligence (AI) as a major global risk, impacting democratic processes and social stability, particularly in the context of over a dozen presidential elections scheduled for 2024. Adverse outcomes related to AI, including misinformation, job displacement, cyberattacks, bias, and its application in weaponry, rank among the top 10 global risks. 

Kaspersky's Anti-Ransomware Tools Hit 360,000 Downloads in 2023

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, reports that its anti-ransomware free tools were downloaded 360,000 times in 2023, marking a milestone in the company's commitment to providing accessible tools against the increasing threat of ransomware. The company aided over 2 million ransomware victims globally between 2018 and 2023.

The Future of IT Infrastructure in Mexico

The evolving information technology landscape in Mexico focuses on the key pillars of colocation data center solutions (Colo), cloud computing, and emerging edge solutions, writes Juana Ramírez, CEO & founder, IDCA. He highlights distinctive features and advantages of colocation data centers, such as control over hardware and predictable costs, and compares them with the scalability and flexibility benefits of cloud computing.