The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation
Analysis and news on AI, automation and software, contrasted and in depth.

Amazon challenges the dogma of human oversight in AI
Amazon openly criticizes the AI governance model with human oversight ('human-in-the-loop'), arguing that humans are inconsistent and prone to 'normalization of deviance.' The company proposes a machine-based approach with strategic, not operational, human oversight.
Tesco migrates 40,000 VMware workloads after Broadcom's abusive price hike
Tesco, the British retailer, is moving 40,000 workloads from VMware after accusing Broadcom of abusive conduct. The massive migration reflects corporate discontent with Broadcom's pricing policies and could accelerate the adoption of alternatives like Nutanix or open source solutions.

Startup Subquadratic Breaks Mathematical Bottleneck in AI with Model Without Quadratic Attention
Miami-based startup Subquadratic has released independent results supporting its claim of breaking quadratic attention, the mathematical bottleneck limiting language models. Its SubQ model achieves a 12 million token context window with sublinear scaling, a breakthrough that could redefine long-text processing in AI.
Norway Bans Generative AI in Primary Schools
Norway becomes the first country to ban generative AI in primary schools, citing risks to critical thinking and minors' privacy. The decision, affecting hundreds of thousands of students, could set a precedent for other nations.
Hyundai buys 100% of Boston Dynamics and brings Atlas robot to its factories
Hyundai Motor Group has acquired 100% of Boston Dynamics after buying the remaining 9.65% from SoftBank for $325 million. The move allows Hyundai to accelerate the integration of the Atlas robot into its manufacturing plants, marking a milestone in industrial automation and directly competing with Tesla and Chinese robotics companies.

Nvidia invests $6B in optics for AI interconnects
Nvidia has injected $6 billion into three optical component manufacturers (Coherent, Lumentum, and Marvell) to prepare the supply chain for massive demand of optical interconnects in large-scale AI systems. The move responds to the need to overcome copper limitations when GPU clusters reach thousands of units.

Twenty: The Offensive Cyber Weapons Startup That Became a Unicorn
Twenty, the first venture-backed cyber warfare startup in the United States, has achieved unicorn status after a $100 million funding round led by Accel. Its focus on offensive cyber weapons raises questions about the future of national security and ethics in the tech industry.
Apple investors lose patience with its slow AI strategy
Apple faces growing investor skepticism after a WWDC that failed to convince that its AI strategy is close to driving a new upgrade cycle. Shares fell in their worst week since February, reflecting palpable fatigue with the company's promises.
FTC Sues Amazon for Deceptive Advertising: Potential Billion-Dollar Fines
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has drafted a potential lawsuit against Amazon for misleading advertisers on its ad platform. The case could result in billions of dollars in fines, impacting one of the company's most profitable businesses.
Allbirds becomes Smartbird: from sustainable shoes to AI infrastructure
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear company once valued at $4.1 billion in 2021, has rebranded as Smartbird and announced a radical pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. Shares rose more than 50% following the announcement. We analyze what this move means and its implications for the market.

IT Impersonation Attacks in Teams: The New Threat to M365 Tenants
A growing number of social engineering attacks use Microsoft Teams to impersonate the IT department and trick employees. Attackers gain access to M365 tenants, steal data, and deploy malware. Learn how this threat works and how to protect your organization.
ShinyHunters Leaks 45GB of Madison Square Garden Data
The ShinyHunters group has released 45 GB of data stolen from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, including facial recognition records, internal threat assessments, and personal data of 26 million customers and employees. The leak exposes serious privacy and security risks and has already triggered a federal class-action lawsuit.