David Hoffman

The latest free newsletter #58 of #CCLATAM is out. This week we focus on Latin America & Hong Kong building one of the most underestimated trade corridors in the world. +17% merchandise trade growth in one year.
+24% services trade growth.
New FTAs, ports, submarine cables, RMB financing, critical minerals and AI infrastructure. The corridor is not quiet anymore. More on : cc-latam.org/el-cc/

Congratulations to @Manuel_Tovar_R on your appointment as #CostaRica’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. Your outstanding work in your previous role demonstrated vision, professionalism, and strong leadership. You are an example for many across the region, and it was an honor to have you as a key speaker at several of our events at #CCLATAM. We are confident you will do even better in this new responsibility, representing Costa Rica on the global stage with excellence. Wishing you every success in this important mission.

ELCC #57 is out. From contested elections in #Peru to warnings from the @IMFNews, Latin America faces a moment of constraint—not crisis, but risk of underperformance. Also exclusive interview with @MariaLuisaHayem + key regional shifts. Follow us & read here: cc-latam.org/el-cc/→ #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics

🚨 If you're interested in AI, ethics, history, and PRIVACY, stop what you are doing and go watch @CarissaVeliz's 12-minute TED Talk "Beware the Power of Prediction," released 2 days ago (link below):

I spoke to Anthropic’s AI agent Claude about AI collecting massive amounts of personal data and how that information is being used to violate our privacy rights. What an AI agent says about the dangers of AI is shocking and should wake us up.

🚨 For those who are still in doubt, this is the U.S. Copyright Office's official opinion on the COPYRIGHTABILITY of AI-generated works: "The Office concludes that, given current generally available technology, prompts alone do not provide sufficient human control to make users of an AI system the authors of the output. Prompts essentially function as instructions that convey unprotectible ideas. While highly detailed prompts could contain the user’s desired expressive elements, at present, they do not control how the AI system processes them in generating the output." (page 18) Let's recap: - Any copyright claim involving AI must demonstrate HUMAN control over creative elements. - The assessment is done on a case-by-case basis. - AI-assisted is NOT the same as AI-generated. - AI-generated works without any HUMAN creative intervention are NOT copyrightable. - For some reason, every time I write about this tipic here or in my newsletter, some people get angry and try to deny the information above. I wonder why... Make sure to share the report with friends so they know what to expect in the U.S. - 👉 Link to the full report below 👉 To learn more about AI's legal and ethical challenges, join my newsletter's 91,700+ subscribers below.

Read the room guys

Duke Sanford students enjoyed an inspiring conversation at the intersection of tech, ethics & the future of human-robot interaction with renowned robotics ethicist Dr. Kate Darling. 📹Student reflections youtu.be/bJAuRXdJL3A?si…

11 days to go for our #DigitalSummitLatam in Madrid (26-27 Feb). Today we have the pleasure to hear from @PlamenRussev of @WebitFestival and more, one of the best experts of all Digital Sector who will join us after his incredible #Davos event. What a panel he will be on #AI. See the agenda and try to get one of the last pass: digitalsummitlatam.com Organised by @LatamConverge, @dpl_group, @dpl_news and supported by @AgendaCAF, @Ookla @MundoPacifiico, @DiDi_Mexico, @ericsson, @sbasite @Apple, @AP_Wireless, @intel_la, #RadiusGlobalInfrastructure, @libertylatam, @chile_pit, @awscloud, @lacnic, @certalatam. @USTTI @twilio @IndraCompany @infobaees @twilio @GSMALatam #DSL26 #DigitalSummitLatam26 #ConectividadLatam #FuturoDigital #InnovaciónLatam #TransformaciónDigital #Madrid

17 days to go for our #DigitalSummitLatam in Madrid (26-27 Feb). Today we have the pleasure to hear from @hofftechpolicy of @DukeSanford, one of the best policy experts of our sector. Ask to join the event here: digitalsummitlatam.com Organised by @LatamConverge, @dpl_group, @dpl_news and supported by @AgendaCAF, @Ookla @MundoPacifiico, @DiDi_Mexico, @ericsson, @sbasite @Apple, @AP_Wireless, @intel_la, #RadiusGlobalInfrastructure, @libertylatam, @chile_pit, @awscloud, @lacnic, @certalatam. @USTTI @infobaees @twilio @GSMALatam #DSL26 #DigitalSummitLatam26 #ConectividadLatam #FuturoDigital #InnovaciónLatam #TransformaciónDigital #Madrid

16 days to go for our #DigitalSummitLatam in Madrid (26-27 Feb). Today we have the pleasure to hear from @Julissacruz of @IndotelRD, one of the best policy experts of our sector representing a very effective regulator. Ask to join the event here: digitalsummitlatam.com Organised by @LatamConverge, @dpl_group, @dpl_news and supported by @AgendaCAF, @Ookla @MundoPacifiico, @DiDi_Mexico, @ericsson, @sbasite @Apple, @AP_Wireless, @intel_la, #RadiusGlobalInfrastructure, @libertylatam, @chile_pit, @awscloud, @lacnic, @certalatam. @USTTI @infobaees @twilio @GSMALatam #DSL26 #DigitalSummitLatam26 #ConectividadLatam #FuturoDigital #InnovaciónLatam #TransformaciónDigital #Madrid

20 days to go for our #DigitalSummitLatam in Madrid (26-27 Feb). Today we have the pleasure to hear from @juancsantiago, CEO of @SantexGroup, one of the best experts of #AI and business digital transformation. Ask to join the event here: digitalsummitlatam.com Organised by @LatamConverge, @dpl_group, @dpl_news and supported by @AgendaCAF, @Ookla @MundoPacifiico, @DiDi_Mexico, @ericsson, @sbasite @Apple, @AP_Wireless, @intel_la, #RadiusGlobalInfrastructure, @libertylatam, @chile_pit, @awscloud, @lacnic, @certalatam. @USTTI @infobaees #DSL26 #DigitalSummitLatam26 #ConectividadLatam #FuturoDigital #InnovaciónLatam #TransformaciónDigital #Madrid

21 days to go for our #DigitalSummitLatam in Madrid (26-27 Feb). Today we have the pleasure to hear from Bocar BA @CEO_SAMENA @SAMENAcouncil Ask to join the event here: digitalsummitlatam.com : Organised by @LatamConverge, @dpl_group, @dpl_news and supported by @AgendaCAF, @Ookla @MundoPacifiico , @DiDi_Mexico @Ericsson_es @sbasite @Apple @AP_Wireless @intel_la #RadiusGlobalInfrastructure @libertylatam @chile_pit @awscloud @lacnic @certalatam @USTTI @infobaees #DigitalSummitLatam26 #ConectividadLatam #FuturoDigital #InnovaciónLatam #TransformaciónDigital #Madrid

CCLATAM congratulates President-elect @laurapresi2026 and the people of Costa Rica on this important democratic moment. We look forward to working closely with the Government of Costa Rica to advance prosperity, digital transformation, and regional cooperation. In particular, we are eager to continue a strong and constructive dialogue with Minister @Manuel_Tovar_R, whose leadership will be key to Costa Rica’s engagement with international partners and the global economy.

#DigitalSummitLATAM2026 | Madrid, 26–27 feb. Donde América Latina se conecta con el mundo para definir el futuro digital.

Excited and honored to co-lead this effort with Prof. Ken Rogerson. The ethical and innovative use of technology is possible.

Digital Summit LATAM 2026 #DSL26 brings together policymakers, regulators, CEOs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss digital transformation, regulation, AI, infrastructure, and investment. An exceptional list of confirmed speakers already on board such as @DoreenBogdan @Manuel_Tovar_R @AjitPai @robertokuryec @brandobenifei @TonoEPP @Julissacruz @PlamenRussev and many more. More here: digitalsummitlatam.com

A must read from @LatamConverge. Looking at the 2026 challenges for #LatinAmerica with a great analysis of the great @AndresSchipani from the @FT .

Hoy se está llevando a cabo nuestro evento en pinta Miami, con el panel “Art Without Borders”. Nuestro cofundador, @karimlesina , participando en este espacio con un diálogo sobre cultura, innovación y desarrollo. 🎭

In Miami next week? Don’t miss this great event hosted by @LatamConverge!