AI to Revolutionize Supply Chains: The Week in Tech

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for companies and institutions, including armies, as they integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technologies. Similarly, supply chains have transformed to streamline operations, and experts suggest that these technologies may soon impact the legal sector. 

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Pioneering Companies Using AI to Revolutionize Supply Chains

Key areas of supply chain operations such as transportation optimization, demand forecasting, and supplier management have been transformed by artificial intelligence (AI), writes Cristian Hernandez, Business Development Representative, Occubee. Pioneering companies, including DHL and IKEA, have experienced substantial benefits, such as cost savings and inventory reduction, by leveraging AI tools. Hernandez emphasizes the importance of data quality, treating AI implementation as a business project, fostering a culture of adaptability, and aligning strategies to maximize the potential benefits of AI in revolutionizing global supply chains. 

Will Your Next Lawyer Be an AI Robot?

Laura Coronado, Professor and Researcher at the School of Global Studies, Anahuac University Mexico discusses the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of our lives, including concerns about job displacement, particularly in the legal sector. While AI is seen as a powerful tool for efficiency in tasks such as data analysis and document automation, the author emphasizes the unique qualities of human lawyers, such as critical thinking, experience, and personal judgment, that cannot be easily replicated by machines. 

Defense Cybersecurity Market to be Worth US$49 Billion by 2028

The defense cybersecurity market is anticipated to reach US$49.4 billion by 2028, experiencing a 6% annual growth rate, with AI, machine learning, quantum-resistant cryptography, and edge computing playing pivotal roles in advanced threat detection, according to a study by Research and Markets. The increased digitization of military processes makes armies more vulnerable to cyber threats, prompting a growing demand for tailored defense cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive information and ensure smooth operational functioning, particularly as armies become primary targets for cyberattacks. 

Major Infrastructure Projects Might Face Cybersecurity Threats

Federal infrastructure projects in Mexico, including the Mayan Train and the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA), face cybersecurity threats due to their critical impact and potential for significant revenue gains, according to experts. The inclusion of new technologies like automation and digitization makes these projects more appealing to cybercriminals, with preventive measures and constant monitoring of vulnerabilities deemed essential. 

SEDEMA Recycles 383t of Batteries

Between 2019 and 2023, Mexico City's Ministry of Environment (SEDEMA) collected 383.9 tons of batteries through recycling programs like Reciclatrón and Ponte Pilas con tu Ciudad, contributing to pollution reduction and sustainability. In 2023, SEDEMA partnered with Grupo IMU to place 50 additional battery collection containers across key sites, bringing the total to 450 in the capital.