In Mexico, satellite internet is emerging as a critical tool to bridge the digital divide and ensure educational access in remote regions, while Mexico City is advancing worker protections for digital platform employees. On the global stage, Microsoft crossed the US$4 trillion valuation mark driven by AI and cloud growth, Samsung secured a US$16.5 billion deal to produce Tesla’s next-generation chips, and Ramp achieved a US$22.5 billion valuation after a rapid funding surge. 

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Mexico

Satellite Internet Boosts Education in Disconnected Regions 

Increased data demand and a persistent digital divide in Mexico have positioned satellite internet as key infrastructure for educational continuity in regions without terrestrial network access, reports Hughes. In response, technology providers are adjusting their service models to meet the specific needs of the education sector, recognizing its fundamental role in regional development.

Mexico City Launches Awareness Campaign for Digital Workers

Mexico City’s Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (STyFE) is implementing a series of measures aimed at informing and assisting digital platform workers, following recent amendments to the Federal Labor Law.

US, Mexico Boost Security, Migration, and Tech Cooperation 

Officials from the United States and Mexico met to discuss shared security, migration management, and the inclusion of technological collaboration as a new foundational pillar of the bilateral alliance.

International 

Ramp Raises US$500 Million, Reaches US$22.5 Billion Valuation 

Finance automation platform Ramp has secured US$500 million in a new funding round, raising its market valuation to US$22.5 billion. This event occurs just 45 days after the company reached a US$16 billion valuation.

Samsung Signs US$16.5 Billion Deal to Make Tesla Chips Until 2033

Samsung has signed a multiyear US$16.5 billion agreement with Tesla to manufacture its next-generation AI6 chips at  Samsung’s foundry in Taylor, Texas. The contract runs through 2033 and positions Samsung as Tesla’s primary foundry partner, producing custom silicon used across Tesla’s AI products, including vehicles, the Optimus robot, and its training clusters.

Microsoft Tops US$4 Trillion Valuation on AI, Cloud Growth

Microsoft has surpassed the US$4 trillion mark in market capitalization. The milestone follows a quarterly earnings report that exceeded analyst expectations, cementing the company’s position among the most valuable global corporations and reflecting strength in its key business units, particularly AI and cloud computing.