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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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EmpresasJune 24, 2026 · 6 min

Image Abuse: The Focus Should Be on Consent, Not Nudity

Chayn's report criticizes tech companies and authorities for focusing on nudity rather than consent when addressing image abuse. This leaves victims unprotected and perpetuates digital gender-based violence. Urgent changes in policies and legislation are needed.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 5 min

Databases, the New Ally Against Runaway AI Costs

Faced with the shift toward usage-based billing for AI models, database vendors present themselves as a solution to control costs. Pinecone launches Nexus, a 'knowledge engine' that prevents agents from rediscovering data each time, saving tokens and improving efficiency.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 4 min

Why Companies Must Redesign Their Data Management in the AI Era

The rise of AI and new regulations are forcing companies to rethink how they manage their data. Centralization is no longer viable: movement costs, leakage risks, and sovereignty laws demand a distributed approach.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 5 min

GLM-5.2 beats GPT-5.5 in code, but deployment requires a datacenter

Z.ai has released GLM-5.2, an open-source model with MIT license that surpasses GPT-5.5 in programming benchmarks. However, its hundreds of billions of parameters require datacenter infrastructure, posing a dilemma between performance and accessibility.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 5 min

Legion LegalTech Sues US Over Shutdown of AI Models

Legion LegalTech has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over the directive that forced Anthropic to deactivate its most powerful AI models globally. The company alleges the shutdown has caused 'immediate, irreparable, and existential' harm to its business, which relied on those models for legal analysis services.

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SoftwareJune 24, 2026 · 5 min

Agentic Code: The New Challenge for Open Source

The rise of agentic code is transforming software development but also creating friction in the open source community: maintainers overwhelmed by low-quality PRs, debates over authorship of AI-generated code, and licensing risks. We analyze the impact and keys to navigating this new paradigm.

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AutomatizaciónJune 24, 2026 · 6 min

Agility Robotics goes public via SPAC merger at $2.5 billion

Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based startup behind the bipedal robot Digit, is in advanced talks to go public via a SPAC merger at a valuation of nearly $2.5 billion. The deal, not yet officially confirmed, reflects growing market interest in humanoid robotics and logistics automation.

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EmpresasJune 24, 2026 · 4 min

Massive cyberattack on Brazil's emergency alert system

Hackers breached Brazil's civil defense alert system and sent fake 'Extreme Alert' messages to millions of phones. The incident, which affected at least seven states, led the government to suspend the platform and open a police investigation.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 3 min

Meta launches smart glasses from $299 with Kylie Jenner design

Meta unveiled its new affordable smart glasses, starting at $299, designed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica and Kylie Jenner. With AI features, adjustable nose bridge, and multiple styles, they aim to reach all market segments.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 24, 2026 · 5 min

The Hidden Bottleneck in AI: Storage Strangles GPUs

While the industry focuses on improving AI chips, the real problem lies in storage. The world's most expensive GPUs sit idle because data doesn't arrive in time. This article analyzes why legacy storage is the bottleneck hindering AI profitability and how an 'AI-ready' architecture can solve it.