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The year 2025 ended with the completion of the historic review process of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), in which Chile played a key role in the negotiations. In this column, we analyse the achievements and limitations of the perspective promoted by Chile and ask ourselves about the impact the Summit may have on the local agenda under a new far right government.

The digitalization of agriculture is already a fact: Big Tech companies are working alongside monopolistic agribusiness corporations, driving an unprecedented datification in the rural sector. Peasant and indigenous communities are demanding protection and security over their knowledge, data, and modes of production. Is it possible to introduce digital technologies in rural areas in ways that respect peasant rights and promote food sovereignty?

The increase in deepfake cases in Latin American schools is causing growing concern. An analysis of Android apps revealed a lack of transparency, embedded biases in their development, and a business model that prioritizes monetizing abuse. Far from being a “system error,” these tools were designed in ways that perpetuate digital gender-based violence.