Mexican Startup Prints Vegan Meat: The Week in Tech

Forma Foods, a Mexican company, has developed a 3D printing model that will produce plant-based meat to use less resources. Experts write about key tech issues regarding the use of open-source software for government entities and how AI is more and more common in marketing.

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Forma Foods: The 3D-Printed Meat Revolution

Forma Foods, a Mexican startup, has developed a cutting-edge 3D printing technology to produce plant-based meat, which is more sustainable and efficient than traditional meat production, using significantly fewer resources. Their method, called “chaotic printing,” precisely replicates the texture and flavor of real meat, offering health and environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower resource consumption. 

Open Source: Advantages for Government Entities

Governments worldwide are increasingly adopting open-source software to enhance innovation, flexibility, and cost efficiency in public services, as exemplified by the UK’s Government Action Plan and the US Federal Source Code Policy, writes Luciano Alves, CEO, Zabbix LATAM. Open-source solutions offer benefits like lower acquisition costs, data transferability, and reduced vendor dependency while promoting interoperability and enabling smaller enterprises to compete in the market. 

Marketing and AI in 2025: Revolution or Dependence?

Shelley Pursell, Director of Marketing for Latam and Iberia, Hubspot writes how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming marketing in Mexico, with 96% of companies planning to adopt AI-driven strategies by 2025, promising enhanced efficiency and personalized consumer experiences. However, concerns about job displacement, data security, and over-reliance on technology remain significant, as companies strive to balance AI's benefits with the need for human creativity and ethical data management. 

Biometric CURP in Veracruz Sparks Debate Over Privacy, Security

The biometric Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) in Mexico, which includes biometric data like photographs and fingerprints, is already being implemented in Veracruz and will be mandatory by 2025, sparking cybersecurity concerns. While intended to combat identity fraud in an era of increasing digital threats, critics worry about data breaches, exclusion from social programs, and the potential for misuse of centralized biometric information. 

Meta Is Making a Robot Hand That Can ‘Feel’ Touch

Meta is collaborating with GelSight and Wonik Robotics to advance tactile sensing technology for AI research. The partnership will focus on devices like Digit 360, a tactile fingertip sensor capable of human-level touch perception, and a new version of Wonik’s Allegro Hand, equipped with advanced tactile sensors. These tools, set for release next year, aim to deepen AI’s understanding of the physical world by capturing multimodal touch data, enabling applications in scientific exploration rather than consumer use.