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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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Futuro del trabajoJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

US Libraries Launch 'Avoiding AI' Workshops Amid Tech Fatigue

US libraries are organizing 'Avoiding AI' workshops with unprecedented demand. The phenomenon reflects growing social resistance to AI and raises questions about the digital divide and the future of work.

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EmpresasJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

Tesla door handle defect could tighten safety regulations

The NHTSA rejected investigating a defect in Tesla's electronic door handles linked to several deaths, but proposes stricter regulation for the entire automotive industry. The measure could change door design in all new vehicles.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

Shopify and the Code Paradox: When AI Demands Simplicity

Shopify is redefining its theme architecture to prioritize human readability. This change, paradoxically driven by its AI agents, seeks to eliminate the technical complexity that weighed down the development experience.

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SoftwareJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min

Vercel Blob Now with Built-in WAF: Edge Security for Object Storage

Vercel has launched in beta the integration of its WAF (Web Application Firewall) with the Blob object storage service. This allows applying security rules such as denying IPs, challenging browsers, or rate limiting directly on stored files, leveraging the same edge infrastructure that protects deployments.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min

The Collapse of Academic Integrity in the Face of Generative AI

A recent viral case where 32 out of 35 students were caught using AI for exams highlights an assessment crisis. The phenomenon raises critical questions about the validity of traditional pedagogical methods in the face of automation.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 5 min

Visa uses Anthropic's AI to hunt bugs in its payment network and releases tool

Visa integrated Anthropic's Mythos system to detect vulnerabilities in its global payment network. The model found chained flaws that traditionally only appear in late-stage penetration tests. Visa released the harness as open source and adopted new remediation metrics.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min

In China, AI Rents Faces of Unemployed Actors for $15

In China, actors and models who lost their jobs to AI now rent out their faces for $15 to $700. Platforms like 'Face Licensing' allow micro-drama producers to use hyper-realistic avatars without hiring human actors. Is it a solution or a new form of exploitation?

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 5 min

Over 1,000 AI Experts Urge US to Slow Development: What Does It Mean?

More than 1,134 employees from leading AI companies have signed the letter 'Pacing the Frontier,' asking the US government to support an international effort to slow the development of artificial intelligence. The initiative reflects growing internal concern over the safety and control of the technology.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

AI Writes Code, but Fails Security 44% of the Time

A Veracode study of over 100 generative AI models shows that while generated code almost always compiles, 44% still contains vulnerabilities. The rate has not improved in a year, posing serious risks for enterprise adoption.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 29, 2026 · 4 min

Tesla sued over FSD safety: unsafe robotaxis?

A new lawsuit reveals that Tesla allegedly overburdened safety operators of its robotaxis, putting passengers at risk. The former employee accuses the company of ignoring critical failures of the Full Self-Driving system.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 28, 2026 · 4 min

OpenAI Enters Hardware: What is the Codex Micro?

OpenAI surprises the tech sector with the launch of Codex Micro, a macro pad designed to optimize workflow with AI agents. We analyze the impact of this move into boutique hardware.