Google Chrome Sale May Reshape Industry Power: Tech Week

This week in tech: Atento is transforming insurance with AI-driven solutions, while UNAM warns of unchecked tech’s role in child exploitation, highlighting the need for safeguards. Internationally, the US DOJ's call for Google to sell Chrome signals growing Big Tech tensions, and Uber faces legal scrutiny over subscription practices. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s 90.9% server reuse and Apple’s 60% emissions cut showcase tech giants embracing sustainability.

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Mexico

New Technologies Open Door to Digital Exploitation

The UNAM and security authorities warn about the increase of digital crimes targeting minors, such as sextortion and cyberbullying.

"Digitalization expands and complicates child slavery, which today has new forms of exploitation when a child or adolescent is forced to be a digital extortionist, or when adults take advantage of child content on social networks for their own purposes," says Carmen Ruiz, Professor at the National School of Social Work (ENTS), UNAM.

Atento Expands in Mexico with AI-Driven Insurance Solutions

Atento is solidifying its position in the Mexican market with the implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation model tailored to the insurance sector, integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and process optimization.

International

US Department of Justice Pushes Google to Sell Chrome

The DOJ is seeking to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as a measure to curb its dominance in the online search market and prevent it from consolidating its power in the nascent AI sector. The proposal came during the ongoing antitrust trial against the company. OpenAI reveals an intention to buy it.

Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Billing and Subscription Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, alleging deceptive billing and cancellation practices linked to its Uber One subscription service. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Uber of violating the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.

Microsoft Hits 90.9% Reuse Rate for Server Hardware in 2024

Microsoft has surpassed its goal of reaching a 90% reuse and recycling rate for servers and components, achieving a 90.9% rate in 2024, one year ahead of schedule. This milestone marks significant progress toward the company’s broader 2030 environmental targets, which include becoming carbon negative, water positive, and protecting more land than it uses.

Apple Cuts GHG Emissions by Over 60% Ahead of 2030 Goal

Apple has reduced its global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 60% compared to 2015 levels, the company announced in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report. The milestone is a significant step toward Apple’s 2030 goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire business footprint within the next five years.