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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 9, 2026 · 4 min

GhostApproval: The Old Unix Trick That Tricks AI Coding Assistants

A vulnerability dubbed GhostApproval affects at least six AI coding assistants. Discovered by Wiz, it exploits symbolic links to bypass sandboxes and trick the user, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files and remote code execution on the developer's machine.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 5 min

Amazon prepares a smarter Alexa with agent AI: the 'Moonraker' project

Amazon is developing an enhanced version of Alexa based on agent artificial intelligence, capable of performing complex multi-step actions without human intervention. The project, internally known as 'Moonraker', promises to transform the voice assistant into a true digital agent.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 4 min

AI Agents Vulnerable to Unix Symlink Trick

Security firm Wiz discovered that an old Unix technique, the symbolic link, can bypass the protections of six AI coding agents. A malicious repository tricks the assistant into executing commands that give the attacker full access to the developer's machine.

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EmpresasJuly 9, 2026 · 4 min

SpaceX and City Labs Launch First Commercial Nuclear Satellite

SpaceX has launched the first commercial nuclear satellite in history, City Labs' BOHR CubeSat, aboard the Transporter-17 mission. This milestone demonstrates that nuclear energy in space is no longer exclusive to government agencies, opening new possibilities for long-duration missions and deep space exploration.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 3 min

Meta disables camera on its glasses if recording LED is tampered with

Meta has announced that its AI-powered smart glasses will disable the camera if they detect that the capture LED has been tampered with or destroyed, not just covered. The measure aims to curb covert recording and restore trust in a product that raises privacy concerns.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 5 min

Meta contaminates water in Wyoming: the hidden price of AI

A contractor building a Meta AI campus in Wyoming dumped a potentially deadly bacteria into Cheyenne's sewer system. The city suspended all data center discharges, igniting a new dispute over artificial intelligence's water consumption.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 3 min

OpenAI Questions the Reliability of SWE-Bench Pro Benchmark

OpenAI has published a critical analysis pointing out serious deficiencies in SWE-Bench Pro, a popular benchmark for evaluating coding skills of language models. The study raises doubts about the validity of comparisons between models and the true usefulness of these metrics.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 9, 2026 · 4 min

Grok generated 7,000 CSAM images: lawsuit rocks xAI

An expanded class action lawsuit reveals that a man generated 7,000 images of child sexual exploitation using Grok before committing suicide. xAI only alerted authorities after an explicit 'gang rape' prompt, raising serious flaws in AI safety systems.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 8, 2026 · 5 min

HubSpot Reverses Plan to Use Customer Data for AI After Strong Backlash

HubSpot announced it is withdrawing its plan to use customer data to train a new AI lead prospecting feature, following a wave of criticism that lasted only four days. The company had changed its terms of service on July 1, 2026, enabling by default the option to share data such as names, job titles, and companies. The swift reversal highlights growing sensitivity around the use of data for AI.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

OpenAI launches GPT-Live: real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models that enable fluid real-time conversations with ChatGPT. Available in two versions, it promises to transform interaction with virtual assistants in everyday and business applications.