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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 5, 2026 · 4 min

Nvidia tokenizes cloud revenue: new model or financial risk?

Nvidia has launched a business model where, in addition to selling hardware, it receives a percentage of revenue generated by its AI cloud customers. In return, it offers credit tokens and financial support to startups with limited capital. The first partners are Sharon AI and Firmus Technologies.

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SoftwareJuly 5, 2026 · 5 min

CISA adds SharePoint RCE flaw to KEV catalog: Microsoft's prediction fails

CISA has added the critical vulnerability CVE-2026-45659 in Microsoft SharePoint Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Despite Microsoft rating exploitation as 'less likely', the agency confirmed active attacks. The flaw allows remote code execution with only site member permissions, affecting multiple versions of SharePoint on-premises.

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StartupsJuly 5, 2026 · 5 min

Startup Nihilism: From Saving the World to Destroying It

A wave of tech startups embraces nihilism: they no longer pretend to change the world, but to exploit its dysfunctions. From uncontrolled generative AI to platform economies that erode trust, 'move fast and break things' mutates into 'break things and profit.'

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EmpresasJuly 5, 2026 · 5 min

Meta plans to launch Meta Compute to compete with AWS and Azure

Meta is reportedly preparing to launch Meta Compute, a cloud computing service to rent GPU capacity and AI models, directly competing with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The initiative aims to monetize the massive investment in AI infrastructure, which could reach $145 billion this year.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 5, 2026 · 6 min

PlayStation to Eliminate Physical Discs in 2028: Goodbye to Game Ownership

Sony has announced that starting January 2028 it will stop manufacturing physical discs for PlayStation, pushing players toward a fully digital ecosystem. This means games will no longer be owned, but rather a revocable usage license will be obtained. We analyze the implications for consumers, the industry, and the concept of digital ownership.

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EmpresasJuly 5, 2026 · 3 min

Record Fine on Google for Android Abuse: €4.1 Billion

The €4.1 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission is the largest penalty for abuse of dominant position in history. The case focuses on how Google used Android to block competition, forcing manufacturers to pre-install its services and search engine.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 5, 2026 · 5 min

OpenAI proposes that AI companies give equity stake to the U.S. government

According to the Financial Times, OpenAI is pushing a proposal in which leading artificial intelligence companies would cede a 5% equity stake to the U.S. government. The move aims to share the benefits and risks of AI at the national level, but raises doubts about its feasibility and potential conflicts of interest.

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SoftwareJuly 5, 2026 · 3 min

Godot Engine Bans AI Code Due to Low Quality: Lessons for Open Source

Godot Engine has announced it will stop accepting AI-generated code and text in its contributions. The decision, driven by maintainer overload from low-quality submissions, marks a milestone in the relationship between artificial intelligence and open source software development.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 5, 2026 · 4 min

Meta charges subscription for advanced smart glasses features

Meta has announced that Ray-Ban smart glasses will require a monthly subscription to access advanced features like real-time translation and an enhanced AI assistant. This move reflects a growing industry trend toward recurring revenue models beyond hardware sales.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 5, 2026 · 3 min

Device Revives Eyes from Deceased Donors for Transplants

Researchers have developed a device that pumps oxygen-rich fluid through the ocular artery, enabling eyes from deceased donors to regain the ability to respond to light. The breakthrough could make full eye transplantation possible, a milestone never achieved in humans.