The element is critical for the semiconductor industry. Its price has doubled since March due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Global supply is declining.

The latest escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf led to a new closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a battle between the United States and Iran for control of the waterway. The situation once again highlights the helium supply crisis, an element essential for chip production.

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América Latina · Regulation05/10/2026

Region debates how to coordinate public policies for emerging technologies

The CAF International Forum “Digitalize to Transform,” organized by CAF, laid the groundwork for a technology roadmap for the next decade, with an emphasis on regulation and investment promotion.

América Latina · Hardware · Software and Applications30/09/2026

Intel targets inference market with specialized agents and cost reductions

Convergencialatina spoke with Joao Bortone, recently appointed by Intel as managing director for Latin America. The executive highlighted the possibility of performing AI inference using traditional architectures such as Xeon, potentially replacing the use of GPUs. He also emphasized the potential of PCs with embedded AI capabilities to shift AI token processing away from large AI labs.

América Latina · Smartphones & Devices · Software and Applications23/09/2026

ISPs concerned about spread of infected devices and impact on home networks

These affected devices consume capacity on residential connections, generate anomalous traffic, participate in attacks and can turn a subscriber’s IP address into a node in a residential proxy infrastructure.

Globales · Software and Applications · Regulation10/09/2026

Sleepwalking toward AI-driven extinction? Technical warnings and regulatory capture criticism

As catastrophic warnings about the uncontrolled use of AI continue to emerge, other sources argue that frontier AI labs are actually seeking to make an impact in order to secure regulatory and, eventually, economic benefits.

Globales · Software and Applications08/09/2026

Telecommunications and gaming: The impact of a US$213.9 billion market

The figure comes from Newzoo’s latest report, which says CSPs have an opportunity to monetize their network investments as gaming activity grows in Asia and Africa. Latin America does not feature as a driver of global gaming growth.

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Chip industry alert: Helium supply at risk again

The element is critical for the semiconductor industry. Its price has doubled since March due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Global supply is declining.

MORE ANALYSIS

Region debates how to coordinate public policies for emerging technologies

The CAF International Forum “Digitalize to Transform,” organized by CAF, laid the groundwork for a technology roadmap for the next decade, with an emphasis on regulation and investment promotion.

Intel targets inference market with specialized agents and cost reductions

ISPs concerned about spread of infected devices and impact on home networks

These affected devices consume capacity on residential connections, generate anomalous traffic, participate in attacks and can turn a subscriber’s IP address into a node in a residential proxy infrastructure.

Sleepwalking toward AI-driven extinction? Technical warnings and regulatory capture criticism

As catastrophic warnings about the uncontrolled use of AI continue to emerge, other sources argue that frontier AI labs are actually seeking to make an impact in order to secure regulatory and, eventually, economic benefits.

Telecommunications and gaming: The impact of a US$213.9 billion market

The figure comes from Newzoo’s latest report, which says CSPs have an opportunity to monetize their network investments as gaming activity grows in Asia and Africa. Latin America does not feature as a driver of global gaming growth.

A DIARIO LATINO 06-10-2026

CNT launches D2D service with Starlink

Millicom launches Tigo and announces US$460 million in investments

CRT launches 2.3 GHz band tender for private industrial networks

Region debates how to coordinate public policies for emerging technologies

Flavio Bolsonaro wins first round and advances to runoff