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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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SoftwareJuly 13, 2026 · 4 min

TypeScript 7: Microsoft accelerates 10x with Go

Microsoft has released the release candidate of TypeScript 7, offering up to 10x performance improvement thanks to its rewrite in Go. The change promises to boost developer productivity and speed up CI/CD pipelines, but requires careful migration from previous versions.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 13, 2026 · 4 min

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work: the autonomous agent that executes tasks

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Work, an autonomous agent integrated into ChatGPT capable of executing actions across multiple applications and files for hours. This launch marks a shift from conversational response to task execution, with profound implications for workplace productivity and process automation.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 13, 2026 · 5 min

OpenAI shuts down its ChatGPT Atlas browser: the superapp dream fades

OpenAI has announced the closure of ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered web browser, just nine months after its launch. The decision, effective August 9, ends an experiment that aimed to turn ChatGPT into a superapp but failed to gain traction against established competitors like Chrome and Edge.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 13, 2026 · 5 min

Auditing Generative Models Without Generating Illegal Content: A Key Breakthrough to Protect Minors

Researchers from MIT and the nonprofit organization Thorn have developed an auditing technique that identifies whether a generative model has been fine-tuned to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM) without having to generate it. The method analyzes the model's internal representations and achieved 100% accuracy in tests. This could transform moderation on open-source model platforms and close a critical security gap.

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EmpresasJuly 13, 2026 · 4 min

John Deere Loses Control of Repairs: 10 Years Under Scrutiny

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ruled that John Deere must democratize repairs of its agricultural machinery for the next decade. The agreement bans monopolistic practices and sets a precedent that could extend to other tech sectors.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 13, 2026 · 4 min

AI: The Real Threat Is Office Workers, Not Programmers

Economists at Northwestern University recalculated exposure to AI considering the entire workforce, not just technology users. The results show that secretaries, assistants, and payroll employees top the risk list, far ahead of programmers.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 13, 2026 · 5 min

The Legacy of the Apple Car: Chips That Power AI

The Apple Car never went into production, but its development spurred the creation of the Neural Engine, the heart of artificial intelligence in Apple devices. This article analyzes how a failed project transformed the company's chip strategy and its impact on the AI market.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 12, 2026 · 5 min

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 to the public after government approval

OpenAI has received the green light from the U.S. government to release GPT-5.6 to the general public. The model, previously only available to evaluated partners, is deployed in three variants: Sol, Terra, and Luna. This approval sets a precedent in advanced AI regulation.