The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation

Analysis and news on AI, automation and software, contrasted and in depth.

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StartupsJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

Twenty: The Offensive Cyber Weapons Startup That Became a Unicorn

Twenty, the first venture-backed cyber warfare startup in the United States, has achieved unicorn status after a $100 million funding round led by Accel. Its focus on offensive cyber weapons raises questions about the future of national security and ethics in the tech industry.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 3 min

Apple investors lose patience with its slow AI strategy

Apple faces growing investor skepticism after a WWDC that failed to convince that its AI strategy is close to driving a new upgrade cycle. Shares fell in their worst week since February, reflecting palpable fatigue with the company's promises.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 3 min

Allbirds becomes Smartbird: from sustainable shoes to AI infrastructure

Allbirds, the sustainable footwear company once valued at $4.1 billion in 2021, has rebranded as Smartbird and announced a radical pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. Shares rose more than 50% following the announcement. We analyze what this move means and its implications for the market.

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EmpresasJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

IT Impersonation Attacks in Teams: The New Threat to M365 Tenants

A growing number of social engineering attacks use Microsoft Teams to impersonate the IT department and trick employees. Attackers gain access to M365 tenants, steal data, and deploy malware. Learn how this threat works and how to protect your organization.

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EmpresasJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

ShinyHunters Leaks 45GB of Madison Square Garden Data

The ShinyHunters group has released 45 GB of data stolen from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, including facial recognition records, internal threat assessments, and personal data of 26 million customers and employees. The leak exposes serious privacy and security risks and has already triggered a federal class-action lawsuit.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 3 min

Mistral criticizes US control over AI models

The US government ordered Anthropic to cut off access to its most advanced models for foreign citizens, triggering a global suspension. Mistral AI seized the opportunity to denounce American control and advocate for sovereign AI in Europe.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

Cognitive Surrender: When Letting AI Think for You Becomes a Risk

A study from the Wharton School reveals that many AI users are adopting 'cognitive surrender': passively accepting chatbot responses without critical evaluation. This phenomenon, named by researchers Steven Shaw and Gideon Nave, raises serious concerns about loss of autonomy and the erosion of critical thinking in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 20, 2026 · 3 min

Massive Scam Network of North Korean IT Workers Uncovered

A new investigation by Nisos has uncovered a scam network where North Korean workers pose as IT professionals to infiltrate tech companies. The massive operation uses fake identities and intermediary services to access corporate systems and generate illicit revenue.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

ChatGPT improves its memory, but introduces biases and errors

OpenAI has announced an improvement to ChatGPT's memory, allowing it to remember preferences and context. However, tests reveal that the feature can generate erroneous profiles, rely on outdated assumptions, and worsen response quality, posing risks of bias and misinformation.

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EmpresasJune 20, 2026 · 5 min

Shareholders sue Microsoft over AI spending and Azure decline

Microsoft faces a class action lawsuit from shareholders accusing it of hiding the slowdown of Azure and the negative impact of its multi-billion dollar AI spending. The stock fell 10% in a single day, wiping out $357 billion in market value.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 3 min

Olfactory AI Arrives in Medical Diagnosis: Smell Language Models

A new artificial intelligence approach applies language models to smells to diagnose diseases through breath. Startup Ainos, in collaboration with National Taiwan University, will test its 'AI Nose' platform on patients with dyspnea, opening the door to non-invasive and rapid diagnoses in emergency rooms.