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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 ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 3 min

SK hynix seeks $29 billion on Nasdaq to fund AI memory factories

SK hynix has filed to raise up to $29.43 billion through an IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, scheduled for July 10. The funds will go entirely to building its first factory in the Yongin cluster, an advanced packaging plant in Cheongju, and purchasing ASML EUV scanners. The operation won't produce memory in time to alleviate the current shortage, which Chairman Chey Tae-won expects to last until 2030.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 4 min

UN demands AI giants reveal their environmental impact

The UN calls on artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose the environmental cost of their operations, including energy consumption, water use, and carbon emissions. The initiative aims to counter the lack of transparency and insufficient voluntary commitments.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 3 min

Microsoft Majorana 1: Quantum Failure or Media Hype?

A new analysis published in Nature casts doubt on Microsoft's claims about its Majorana 1 quantum chip, suggesting the data does not demonstrate the existence of topological qubits. This could delay the company's quantum roadmap and affect confidence in its technologies.

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EmpresasJune 25, 2026 · 4 min

Europe Halts US Chip War: Restrictions on ASML

The MATCH Act, pushed by Washington, seeks to ban the sale of DUV lithography equipment to China, directly affecting ASML. The EU counters with measures to protect its technological sovereignty and avoid an escalation that harms its industry.

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EmpresasJune 25, 2026 · 4 min

GTA VI physical edition: no disc, just a code

Rockstar has confirmed that the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will not include a disc, but rather a code to download the game. This decision, though predictable, marks a milestone in the industry's transition to digital, with implications for collectors, the second-hand market, and video game preservation.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 5 min

Superhuman buys GPTZero: the AI detector that contradicts its business

Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) has acquired GPTZero, the AI detection tool, for about $30 million. The deal unites two seemingly opposite worlds: text generation and its detection, in a bet to certify human authorship in a market flooded with synthetic content.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 5 min

The 8 Best AI Image Generators in 2026: Complete Guide

AI image generators have evolved dramatically. In 2026, tools like DALL·E 3, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion offer professional quality, speed, and accessibility. This article reviews the top eight options, their strengths, weaknesses, and how to choose the right one for your needs.

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EmpresasJune 25, 2026 · 3 min

Cisco Under Fire: SSRF and 0-Day in SD-WAN Actively Exploited

Cisco faces a new wave of attacks: the SSRF CVE-2026-20230 in Unified Communications Manager is already being exploited in the wild, while the 0-day CVE-2026-20245 in SD-WAN was used months before reported. Mandiant details how an attacker escalated to root at a service provider, compromising total visibility of corporate traffic.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 5 min

Claude: Will It Share Your Data with Police Without a Warrant?

Anthropic updated Claude's privacy policy to allow sharing personal data with police without a warrant under certain circumstances, such as emergencies or terms of service violations. The measure, effective July 8, has sparked criticism and concerns about user privacy protection.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 3 min

Deepfake as a Service: 39% More Conversations on the Dark Web

A report from NordStellar reveals a 39% increase in discussions about 'deepfake as a service' on the dark web between January and May 2026. Experts warn that this trend, fueled by advances in generative AI, could unleash a new wave of executive impersonation scams that are increasingly difficult to detect.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 25, 2026 · 3 min

Anthropic accuses Alibaba of the largest distillation campaign against Claude

Anthropic has filed a formal complaint with senators and White House officials, pointing to Alibaba as responsible for the largest known AI model distillation campaign. The accusation, involving 25,000 fraudulent accounts, highlights the growing geopolitical tension over intellectual property in language models.