# Open models squeeze AI margins & Coding agents need stronger harnesses - AI News (Jul 7, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-07-07T12:34:32+00:00
Episode link: https://theautomateddaily.com/episodes/2026-07-07-open-models-squeeze-ai-margins-coding-agents-need-stronger-harnesses
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