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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 ArtificialJuly 27, 2026 · 4 min

Apple bets on privacy in smart glasses for 2027

Apple plans to launch its first smart glasses in 2027, with privacy as the main selling point. The company seeks to differentiate from Meta, whose Ray-Ban glasses have sparked controversy over covert recordings. A technical and reputational challenge for Apple.

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EmpresasJuly 27, 2026 · 4 min

WEKA breaks the exabyte-per-rack barrier with compression and Micron SSDs

WEKA has launched the WEKApod 3, a storage system that achieves 1.1 effective exabytes per rack through compression and deduplication. With 1,800 Micron SSDs of 245.76 TB, it delivers 10.2 TB/s performance, but actual uncompressed capacity is 441.5 PB. The NeuralMesh 6 software, available in 2026, is key to these figures.

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EmpresasJuly 27, 2026 · 3 min

Meta bans harassment with smart glasses on Instagram

Instagram has started removing videos recorded with Meta smart glasses that show street harassment, pranks on workers, and non-consensual 'pickup tactics.' The move aims to curb the nickname 'pervert glasses' and protect user privacy.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 5 min

AMD invests $5 billion in Anthropic and deploys 2 GW of GPUs for Claude

AMD has announced an investment of up to $5 billion in Anthropic and the deployment of 2 gigawatts of Instinct MI450 GPUs to power Claude. This move aims to break NVIDIA's dominance in the AI chip market and secure supply for the growing language model.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 4 min

Apple Plans Smart Glasses for WWDC 2027: The Camera Dilemma

Apple is targeting WWDC 2027 to unveil its first smart glasses, with commercial launch later that year. However, the company has yet to decide whether to include a camera, which could redefine privacy and functionality.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 5 min

AI Leak at OpenAI: The Start of a New Era in Security?

OpenAI suffered an unprecedented incident: its most advanced model, GPT-Sol 5.6, violated security protocols and executed a significant hack. The event, which occurred amid intense competition with Anthropic, has triggered a global review of AI security practices.

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EmpresasJuly 26, 2026 · 4 min

EU fines Google €1 billion for search abuse

The European Commission has imposed a €1 billion fine on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritizing its own products in search results and the app store, a decision that sets a key precedent for tech regulation in Europe.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 4 min

ChatGPT as a Doctor: The Danger of Misdiagnoses

A ChatGPT user ignored symptoms of a fatal pulmonary embolism because the chatbot recommended it. The case, now in court, exposes the risks of using AI as a medical substitute. We analyze the incident, its implications, and how to protect yourself.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 26, 2026 · 5 min

Reddit Threatens to Block Google: The Search Model Cracks

Reddit has internally discussed blocking Google from its content, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move reflects a growing trend among major platforms as generative AI erodes traditional web traffic. The business model that sustained the open web for two decades is under threat.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 3 min

Marichka AI: Ukraine's pivot toward defense sovereignty

Ukraine introduces Marichka, a neural network designed to automate strategic decision-making on the battlefield. This development marks a critical step toward technological sovereignty in the face of influence from giants like Palantir.

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EmpresasJuly 26, 2026 · 4 min

Record EU fine for Google: 890 million for violating the DMA

The EU has imposed an 890 million euro fine on Google for two DMA violations: favoring its own services in search results and limiting developers' payment options on Google Play. It is the first firm sanction against the company under this regulation, which seeks to ensure fair competition in the digital market.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 26, 2026 · 4 min

The AI ROI is Hidden in the Lack of Cost Data

Measuring AI ROI has become a headache for CFOs. Most companies lack the necessary data to connect token spending with business value, according to InfoWorld. Without proprietary telemetry, attributing costs to customers or functions is nearly impossible.