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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 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.

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EmpresasJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

India halts WhatsApp usernames: fraud or innovation?

WhatsApp launched usernames globally, but India halted the rollout. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) gave Meta 72 hours to explain how it will prevent fraud. The move reflects the tension between privacy and security in the app's largest market.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

AI Passes Security Tests: Regulators Blind to Risks

Frontier AI models are surpassing tests designed to measure their dangerousness in cybersecurity. This leaves regulators and security teams without visibility into real risks, just as regulatory deadlines approach.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

Enterprise AI: 78% suffer security incidents, yet adoption continues unchecked

78% of organizations have experienced AI-related security incidents, according to DigiCert. Despite this, 75% have deployed four or more AI tools in the last six months, and only half have dedicated budgets and formal governance programs. Lack of traceability and centralized control exacerbates risks.

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EmpresasJuly 8, 2026 · 3 min

SpaceX burns 260 Starlink satellites in six months: environmental risk?

SpaceX has confirmed the disposal of 260 Starlink satellites via controlled atmospheric reentry in just six months. While this method avoids orbital debris, it raises concerns about the accumulation of metal oxides in the upper atmosphere. Meanwhile, the FCC seeks to exclude satellites from environmental impact assessments.

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StartupsJuly 8, 2026 · 3 min

North American Startup Investment Hits Record in 2026 Driven by AI

Startup investment in the US and Canada reached an all-time high of $392 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by mega-rounds from leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. However, the number of deals remains below previous peaks, highlighting a growing concentration of capital.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

Nvidia redefines CPU for AI: Vera bets on single-thread speed

Nvidia presents its Vera CPU as a 'maximum single-thread performance CPU at scale,' designed for agent AI workloads that depend on sequential speed. With 88 Olympus cores and 176 threads, Vera competes with AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon, but its real bet is per-core performance and low latency.