News of internet

Massive scams reported as 'Ponzidemia' grips Argentina

28-10-2024 14:49 A plague of pyramid schemes are sweeping the nation and draining the pockets of struggling Argentines, costing thousands of people their savings.

DISTASTEFUL RESTRUCTURING

'Reorganisation process': Government pulls state media networks, websites

21-05-2024 16:03 President Javier Milei’s government takes down websites and state media networks as it launches restructuring; Controversial declaration of “reorganisation process” causes controversy, critics decry “provocation.”

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Milei decree removes price caps for telecommunications market

10-04-2024 17:30 Milei decree amends legislation for Internet, telephone and cable market. Move will allow de-regulation of prices in the sector, in order to "encourage competition and investment."

CENSORSHIP ROW

Brazil judge orders probe of Elon Musk as censorship row erupts

08-04-2024 11:01 Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opens investigation into comments by Elon Musk after X owner criticises him in row over censorship.

COMMUNICATION & POLITICS

Argentina's 'troll' president: Milei takes aim at rivals online

07-03-2024 15:42 Argentina’s outspoken ultra-liberal president expresses himself online at frantic speed, using social media sites as a both a platform for his "revolution" and an outlet for his anger.

SATELLITE INTERNET

Argentina authorises Elon Musk's Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper

27-02-2024 12:13 President Javier Milei's government grants authorisation to Elon Musk's Starlink and two other competitors as rumours billionaire businessman will visit Buenos Aires ramp up.

MEGA DECREE

Milei alters Internet rules to make way for Elon Musk’s Starlink

22-12-2023 14:19 President is still fine-tuning his relationship with the tycoon, but clearly he is keen on forging closer ties.

INTERVIEW

Santiago Siri: ‘As a programmer, I'm threatened by Artificial Intelligence’

07-10-2023 06:23 Santiago Siri suggests a holy trinity of “crypto, trap and La Scaloneta” will save Argentina. And he is paying attention to the progress of Artificial Intelligence.