Coverage of technology, startups, and digital policy affecting Panama. We report on innovations, industry moves, and how tech impacts daily life.
Panama’s digital driver’s license is technically ready but still awaiting final operational training, legal adjustments and field testing before launch. ATTT says no official release date has been set.
Panama is preparing to launch a digital driver’s license that will be available through the ATTT’s online system. The new document will complement, not replace, the physical card and is expected to cost between $6 and $8.
inDrive has activated a new safety tool in Panama and deepened coordination with the National Police to improve real-time security in mobility services. The move reflects growing emphasis on safer digital transport in urban areas.
Panama’s AIG announced new measures to strengthen cybersecurity in public institutions amid rising threats and cyberattacks. The move highlights the growing importance of protecting government systems and digital services.
Panama’s Authority for Government Innovation issued a resolution requiring government institutions to follow cybersecurity practices to help protect digital infrastructure from rising cyberattacks. The measure aims to strengthen public-sector defenses and improve consistency across agencies.
Girls in Panama presented technology solutions to community problems during the fourth edition of Technovation Girls Panamá 2026. The event featured 270 participants ages 8 to 18 and their mentors.
Ukraine’s war is accelerating the rise of AI-enabled battlefield systems, raising new questions about autonomous weapons and the future of combat. The shift could reshape global security, arms control, and even trade routes that matter to Panama.
A Panama project testing drone delivery of vaccines for hard-to-reach areas has advanced to the final round of the World Mobile Congress. The idea highlights how technology could support health access in remote parts of the country.
Maracaná stadium has launched Parkea Pty, a digital parking payment system that uses QR codes, app-based access, and 24/7 surveillance. Municipal Police will also help supervise the area.
Panama’s government has launched its first Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor state networks in real time amid a rise in cyberattacks. The new unit adds to recent investments in tools designed to detect threats before they spread.
US authorities are warning that Iran-linked hackers are trying to infiltrate energy and water systems, raising concerns about cyber disruption during a period of heightened tensions. The alert underscores how critical infrastructure has become a frontline target in modern geopolitical conflict.
Ten students at UTP have begun semiconductor design training after the university opened its first lab in the field and partnered with a university in Mexico. The program drew 100 applicants, reflecting strong interest in advanced tech education in Panama.
Artificial intelligence is being used in Hong Kong to help preserve Cantonese as Mandarin’s dominance and declining youth fluency put the language at risk. The effort could offer a model for protecting other regional and endangered languages.
Dow is testing a traceability platform in China aimed at verifying the recycling of plastic packaging waste. The move comes as global recycling rates remain stubbornly low and pressure grows for more credible circular-economy systems.
Biren Technology and Iluvatar CoreX posted triple-digit revenue growth as China pushes for chip self-sufficiency, but both AI chipmakers remain unprofitable. The results underscore rising demand for domestic alternatives to Nvidia and the scale of China’s semiconductor challenge.
Anthropic says Claude can now interact directly with a computer interface to complete tasks when app connectors are unavailable. The upgrade expands the AI’s reach into browser, file, and tool-based actions.
A Panamanian UTP student won Esri Panamá’s Young Scholars Award with PatacónGIS, a mapping tool designed to help San Miguelito target illegal trash dumps. The project could be expanded and adapted to other areas facing similar waste problems.
DeepSeek was hit by a prolonged outage that kept its chatbot website and app offline for hours, frustrating users as competitors looked to gain ground. The incident highlights how reliability has become a major battleground in global AI.
Heavy AI users are reporting burnout from constantly supervising the tools meant to save time. The complaints highlight the growing gap between AI’s promise and the effort it still demands.
Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology is turning to AI-powered chromosome testing to speed up IVF and tap rising demand in China’s shrinking fertility market. The company hopes the technology will support profit growth after its Hong Kong listing.
