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The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation

Analysis and news on AI, automation and software, contrasted and in depth.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 17, 2026 · 4 min

Amazon S3 Launches Annotations: Massive Metadata for Autonomous AI

Amazon S3 has announced annotations, a metadata capability that allows storing up to 1,000 annotations per object, each up to 1 MB, in formats like JSON or XML. This innovation simplifies building autonomous AI flows by eliminating the need for separate metadata databases.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 17, 2026 · 4 min

GLM-5.2: The Chinese Open-Source AI That Threatens the Giants

DeepSeek already shook the market in early 2025. Now, Zhipu AI's GLM-5.2, an open-source model with a million context tokens, positions itself on par with Claude Opus 4.8 in complex tasks. Are we facing the next black swan of artificial intelligence?

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EmpresasJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Fortinet suffers three critical vulnerabilities actively exploited

Three critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 9.1) in FortiSandbox are being actively exploited by unknown attackers. Fortinet released patches for two in April and for the third last week, but exploitation began only this weekend. Update to fixed versions without delay.

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EmpresasJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Europe bans Chinese routers: the end of Huawei and ZTE in homes

The European Commission has presented the Cybersecurity Regulation 2, which bans the installation of routers from Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and ZTE in homes and businesses. Operators must replace this equipment in the access network, posing a logistical and economic challenge, but also a step towards digital sovereignty.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 16, 2026 · 5 min

Xreal Aura: Google's Android XR Glasses Now Available for Pre-order

The Xreal Aura glasses, powered by Google's Android XR, are now available for pre-order with a $99 deposit. Official launch is set for fall 2026 in several countries, with Best Buy as the first retail partner. Final price remains unknown.

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SoftwareJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Android 17 and Wear OS 7: Multitasking Bubbles and Gemini Expand

Google launches Android 17 and Wear OS 7 with innovations in multitasking, such as floating 'bubbles' and a gaming mode for foldables. The expansion of Gemini integrates AI into more devices, while improvements in security and parental controls enhance the user experience.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Meta spends $14B on AI without significant progress: strategic failure?

Meta has invested at least $14 billion in artificial intelligence, including a 49% stake in Scale AI, but a year later its chatbots and AI models have failed to stand out against competitors like OpenAI and Google. The article analyzes the reasons, consequences, and lessons for the industry.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 16, 2026 · 5 min

Critical Vulnerability in Copilot Allows Theft of 2FA Codes

Microsoft patched a critical vulnerability in Copilot that allowed attackers to steal 2FA codes and other confidential data from emails. The flaw, discovered by researchers, exploits the inability of LLMs to distinguish between user instructions and malicious content embedded in third parties.

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EmpresasJune 16, 2026 · 5 min

Nuvei buys Payoneer for $2.75B to take on Stripe

Canada's Nuvei acquires Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cash. The deal, approved by both boards, aims to integrate cross-border payments and unified commerce solutions to compete directly with Stripe and Adyen.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Qualcomm CEO: AI agents will end apps as we know them

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that AI agents will become the new interface for devices, displacing apps. The company is preparing 40 new devices with integrated AI by 2026, marking a paradigm shift in the mobile industry.

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SoftwareJune 16, 2026 · 4 min

Threads Reaches 500M Users and Launches Algorithm Personalization Tool

Threads, Meta's social network, surpasses 500 million monthly active users and announces new personalization features, notably 'Your Algo', a tool that allows adjusting the recommendation algorithm. This move aims to differentiate from competitors like X and Bluesky, giving users more control over their experience.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 16, 2026 · 3 min

SpaceX buys Cursor for $60B to boost its AI division

SpaceX has acquired Cursor, the AI-powered coding tools startup, for $60 billion in stock. The deal, closed after its successful IPO, aims to strengthen its artificial intelligence division and capture part of the AI market that the company estimates at $26 trillion.