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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 21, 2026 · 3 min

Amazon Scam: Buyer Receives Junk Instead of RTX 5070

A new scam case on Amazon reveals how its return policy is exploited by criminals. A buyer of an RTX 5070 received electronic junk, while the original seller loses money. We analyze the incident, its impact on marketplace trust, and tips to avoid being a victim.

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EmpresasJune 21, 2026 · 3 min

Jio Platforms files for India's largest IPO to pay off debt

Jio Platforms has filed its prospectus for a record IPO in India, issuing 270 million new shares primarily aimed at reducing the debt of its parent Reliance Industries. The deal, which could reach $3.8 billion, marks a milestone for the Indian capital market.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 21, 2026 · 5 min

Your Free Cleaning, Their Robot: AI's Silent Barter

An AI company is offering free door-to-door cleaning services to collect data from real environments. The goal is to train robots that will one day replace the very workers doing the cleaning today. This model raises ethical questions about consent and the valuation of human labor.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 21, 2026 · 5 min

Pentagon Uses Generative AI for Congressional Reports

The Pentagon has deployed GenAI.mil, a generative AI platform, for 1.5 million employees to draft reports, including those for Congress. CTO Emil Michael promotes its use with a pragmatic approach: 'Use GenAI.mil, do the best you can.'

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Futuro del trabajoJune 21, 2026 · 7 min

Social Media Bans: A Turning Point in Our Relationship with Technology

The recent social media bans in several countries are not just a regulatory measure but a symptom of a profound shift in how we conceive technology. This analysis explores the causes, implications, and what users need to know to adapt to a new digital paradigm.

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EmpresasJune 21, 2026 · 4 min

Explosion of Chinese Zhuque-2E Rocket: 100 Fragments Threaten ISS and Starlink

On June 9, the upper stage of the Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket exploded in low Earth orbit, releasing between 100 and 150 fragments. The incident, detected by the U.S. Space Force, occurred dangerously close to the ISS and the Starlink constellation, reigniting criticism over China's space debris management.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 21, 2026 · 4 min

Google turns old phones into low-cost data centers

Google and the University of California, San Diego have transformed retired Pixel smartphones into functional computing clusters, exploring a low-cost data center alternative that also combats electronic waste. This experiment could redefine sustainability in cloud infrastructure.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 21, 2026 · 7 min

Searching Images in PDFs for RAG Without High Cost

An article from Towards Data Science proposes a pipeline to extract only relevant images from PDFs in RAG systems, avoiding the cost of converting all images to text. The key is a filtering step with lightweight models that evaluates the importance of each image before sending it to a paid OCR service.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 21, 2026 · 5 min

Human experience cannot be compressed: lesson from Amazon's CEO

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that 'there is no compression algorithm for experience' at a time when automation threatens to replace jobs. The phrase invites reflection on the value of hands-on learning versus quick technological solutions.

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AutomatizaciónJune 20, 2026 · 5 min

Old Pixels, New Servers: The Project Recycling Phones into Linux Clusters

A project supported by Google is turning retired Pixel phones into low-cost Linux servers. UC San Diego plans to use a cluster of 2,000 phones to support 100 computer science classes, demonstrating that tech recycling can be a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional servers.

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Inteligencia ArtificialJune 20, 2026 · 4 min

Zero trust: the architecture that will shield AI agents

Automated AI agents are becoming the new attack vector. Jay Chaudhry, CEO of Zscaler, proposes zero trust as the necessary security architecture to protect them, marking a paradigm shift in enterprise cybersecurity.