Mexico Senate Reviews Bill on Neurorights: The Week in Tech

In Mexico, the Senate is reviewing a bill to regulate neurorights and neurotechnologies to safeguard mental privacy and informed consent, while BBVA Mexico and OXXO are expanding contactless payment options to 22,000 POS locations.

Internationally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's basic income study shows that while monthly support reduced financial stress for participants, it had limited long-term health benefits. Meanwhile, IBM and JLL have launched a global sustainability solution to aid the real estate sector in decarbonization and improved ESG reporting, and YouTube and Claro Sports have renewed their partnership to broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Mexico

Mexican Senate Review Bill to Regulate Neurorights, Neurotech

The Mexican Senate is evaluating a bill presented by Senator Alejandra Lagunes that seeks to regulate neurorights and neurotechnologies. The proposal includes the creation of a Neuroethics and Neuro-right Commission and establishes principles to protect mental privacy and guarantee informed consent. 

BBVA Mexico, OXXO Roll Out Contactless Payments at 22,000 POS

BBVA Mexico and OXXO are implementing contactless payments in 22,000 points of sale, with over 45,000 NFC devices installed, allowing consumers to make quick transactions using mobile devices, wearables, or contactless-enabled debit and credit cards.

International

Sam Altman's Basic Income Study: What Are the Results?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman conducted a basic income study that gave low-income residents US$1,000 each month for three years. The results are now in and reveal that most of the money was spent on basic needs and reduced financial stress, but did not lead to significant improvements in long-term health.

IBM, JLL Launch Sustainability Solution for Real Estate Sector

IBM and JLL announced a global sustainability solution powered by IBM Envizi technology, delivered by JLL’s sustainability services team. This solution aims to assist the commercial real estate sector in achieving its decarbonization goals through enhanced ESG reporting and data management.

Dell's eNPS Falls Amid Flexibility Issues and Layoffs

Dell Technologies’ Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) plummeted from 63 to 48 amid dissatisfaction with new remote work policies and increased surveillance. This decline follows significant layoffs and contradicts the company’s earlier flexible work commitments, raising concerns about how well Dell’s leadership is addressing employee feedback and impacting overall morale, reports Fortune. 

YouTube, Claro Sports Renew Broadcast Partnership for Paris 2024

The partnership between YouTube and Claro Sports will continue for the broadcasting of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This renewed agreement extends the collaboration that both companies had during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the Olympic events both onsite and across various Latin American countries.