Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the critical need for improved cybersecurity awareness. Dans argues that societal negligence regarding online safety is leading to widespread vulnerabilities. He advocates for increased personal responsibility in implementing basic security measures like end-to-end encryption and strong passwords. 

The article highlights the inadequacy of current educational efforts and emphasizes the need for individuals to proactively protect themselves. Reader comments underscore the human element's crucial role in cybersecurity failures, surpassing purely technological issues.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Sure, keeping up with cybersecurity can seem like a mad race, but it’s easier than you think«

Enrique Dans's Medium article forecasts significant growth in the robotics market, particularly for humanoid robots. The piece contrasts humanoid robots, which excel in dynamic environments due to their human-like form and adaptability enabled by generative AI, with non-humanoid robots, better suited for structured, repetitive tasks because of their efficiency and scalability. 

Dans highlights several companies at the forefront of robotics development and emphasizes the imminent widespread adoption of robots across numerous industries. 

The overall tone is optimistic, predicting a transformative impact of robotics on the economy and future of work.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Robots: soon to be a fact of life«

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the merger of Omnicom and Interpublic, creating the world's largest advertising agency. This merger, fueled by AI and data aggregation, intensifies privacy violations through hyper-targeted advertising.

Dans argues this represents a dystopian escalation of existing practices, urging readers to utilize ad blockers and other privacy tools to combat this trend. He believes this signifies a return to less invasive advertising practices is necessary.

The article generated significant reader discussion regarding potential solutions to this issue.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Online advertising: just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse«

China's automotive industry is rapidly expanding globally, surpassing Japan in exports and achieving significant market share in countries like Mexico, Brazil, and Thailand. This success is attributed to innovative production techniques, competitive pricing, and a government-backed strategy focusing on electric vehicles (EVs).

The United States, concerned about its domestic auto industry, is responding with protectionist measures including tariffs and subsidies. However, the article argues that these actions are futile, given China's technological advancements and cost advantages in the EV market.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «China is in now in the driving seat of the global motor industry«

The article discusses growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies, citing examples like Texas considering a state bitcoin reserve and El Salvador's profitable bitcoin investment. It highlights the increasing institutional adoption, exemplified by MicroStrategy's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100, and counters skepticism by emphasizing the technological underpinnings of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The author argues that cryptocurrencies are redefining money along deflationary lines, creating a potentially more sustainable economic model. Despite past scandals, the article projects a positive outlook for the future of cryptocurrencies, predicting continued price appreciation based on increasing usage and adoption.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Cryptocurrencies take another step toward official recognition«

The article discusses Netflix's shift from a unique, employee-centric culture emphasizing responsibility and flexibility to a more conventional corporate model prioritizing shareholder profits. This change, exemplified by the reduction of generous parental leave policies, reflects a broader trend of companies abandoning employee-friendly practices.

The author criticizes this move, arguing that it demonstrates shortsighted management prioritizing conformity over fostering a positive and productive work environment. Commenters largely agree, sharing similar experiences and expressing concern over this loss of individuality and the increasing focus on profit maximization.

The overall theme is the negative impact of prioritizing profit over employee well-being and the erosion of distinct corporate cultures.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Netflix’s lackluster management team embraces enshittification«

The article criticizes General Motors (GM)'s decision to abandon its autonomous taxi project, Cruise, after significant investment, opting instead to focus on selling self-driving cars for personal use. This choice is framed as prioritizing profit over a potential solution to urban congestion.

The author argues that GM's action perpetuates an outdated business model, hindering the development of efficient shared transportation systems and worsening traffic problems. Reader comments express similar concerns and offer alternative perspectives on the challenges facing the automotive industry's shift towards autonomous vehicles.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Thanks GM: you’ve decided to be part of the problem rather than the solution«

The article argues that electric vehicles (EVs) are the definitive solution for the decarbonization of transportation, surpassing hybrids and internal combustion vehicles. Resistance to its adoption is refuted, highlighting its environmental, economic and performance advantages.

The text predicts a future dominated by EVs, driven by market demand, government regulations and environmental awareness, although it recognizes the need to complement their use with improvements in public transportation and autonomous vehicles. Finally, it is decided to abandon obsolete technologies in favor of a cleaner future.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «In the decarbonization race, the EV is the absolute winner«

The article explores Sora, OpenAI's new text-to-video tool, highlighting its capabilities and limitations. Its performance in creating animations versus realistic images is analyzed, as well as the security measures implemented to prevent the creation of deepfakes.

The accessibility of the tool, its cost, and the potential for generating fake news are discussed. Finally, it reflects on Sora's impact on the content creation industry and the need to update information verification criteria in the era of synthetic video generation.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Exploring Sora: OpenAI’s Game-Changing Text-to-Video Tool«

This Medium article by Enrique Dans discusses Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok. The article analyzes Grok's development, release to X Premium subscribers (and later, all X users), and its intended competition with other chatbots like ChatGPT. 

Dans highlights Musk's motivations, including his lawsuit against OpenAI and his broader vision for open-source AI. The piece also touches on Grok's features, such as its humor and image generation capabilities (Aurora). 

Finally, the article reflects on Musk's overall approach and Grok's place within the competitive AI chatbot market.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Grok and roll: will Musk’s AI chatbot rock your conversation?»