Anthropic Researchers Ask the Question: What If Models Are Conscious?
Anthropic has launched a research initiative exploring whether AI systems like Claude might one day warrant moral consideration—if not now, then soon.
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Anthropic Launches Research Beta and Google Workspace Access for Claude
Anthropic has added Research and Google Workspace integration to Claude, positioning it more directly as a workplace AI assistant that can dig into your files, emails, and the web to deliver actionable insights.
Anthropic Launches $200 per Month Claude Max Plan
Anthropic has launched a new $200/month Max plan for Claude, offering up to 20x usage and early access to its latest models, escalating its rivalry with OpenAI.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Education with Learning Mode to Foster Critical Thinking in Universities
Anthropic has introduced Claude for Education with a Socratic-based Learning Mode designed to enhance critical thinking in higher education institutions.
Anthropic Finally Adds Search Capabilities to Its AI Assistant
Anthropic has added web search capabilities to Claude, enabling the AI assistant to access current information and provide more timely, accurate responses with direct source citations.
Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code
Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a hybrid reasoning AI model, and Claude Code, an agentic coding tool, both designed to enhance problem-solving and developer productivity.
UK Rebrands AI Safety Institute to Focus on National Security Risks
The UK government has rebranded its AI Safety Institute as the AI Security Institute, shifting its focus from societal risks like bias to national security threats such as cyberattacks and bioweapon development, while also signing a partnership with AI firm Anthropic.
Anthropic’s CEO Defends U.S. Export Controls, Calls DeepSeek’s Advances “Expected”
In a detailed essay published Wednesday, Amodei refuted claims that DeepSeek’s latest models suggest China is catching up faster than expected, maintaining that their advancements align with expected trends.
Google Invests Another $1 Billion in Anthropic
The investment builds on its existing 10% ownership stake in the frontier AI research lab.
Anthropic in Talks to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The OpenAI rival aims to solidify its position in the competitive AI landscape with a significant funding boost led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Anthropic Settles Part of Copyright Lawsuit Over Song Lyrics
The AI company agrees to maintain guardrails and establish intervention protocols for music publishers.
Anthropic Introduces Custom Writing Styles for Claude AI
The update provides three preset options: formal, concise, and explanatory. Users can also upload their own writing samples to create custom styles that match their exact needs.
Anthropic Launches Open Protocol to Connect AI with Enterprise Data
Developers can use it to build secure, two-way connections between AI tools and diverse data sources.
Amazon Doubles Down on AI Race with $4B Anthropic Investment
AWS will become Anthropic's primary cloud and training partner, with the AI company committing to use Amazon's custom Trainium and Inferentia chips for its most advanced AI models.
Anthropic Launches Tool to Help You Write Better Prompts for Claude
Prompt engineering has become a crucial skill for AI development, but implementing best practices can be time-consuming and complex.
Amazon Eyes Second Multibillion-Dollar Anthropic Deal, Pushes In-House Chips
The cloud giant wants the AI startup to use more of Amazon's custom-designed chips instead of the industry-standard NVIDIA GPUs.
Anthropic, Palantir, and AWS Partner to Bring Claude AI Models to U.S. Defense Agencies
The collaboration centers on integrating Claude into Palantir's AI Platform, which runs on AWS infrastructure that meets the Defense Department's Impact Level 6 security requirements.
Claude Desktop App Now Available for Mac and Windows
Anthropic says the desktop apps are "Fast, focused, and designed for deep work." The goal is to provide a more integrated experience for users who prefer working with AI tools in their native computing environment.
GitHub Brings Multi-Model Choice to Copilot, Adding Claude and Gemini AI Options
OpenAI's o1-preview and o1-mini are available immediately, while Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet will roll out over the coming week, and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro is expected to follow in the next few weeks.
Claude AI Gains Real-Time Code Execution, Expanding Its Data Analysis Capabilities
You'll also get more precise answers when working with data-heavy tasks, as Claude can now verify its calculations rather than relying solely on its training.
Anthropic's Claude AI Can Now Control Your Computer
While it is still experimental, it opens up a new realm of possibilities for AI, enabling it to not just process text, but to act on real-world digital tasks.
5 Steps Anthropic Has Taken to Mitigate AI Misuse During the 2024 US Elections
Anthropic's proactive measures during this critical election year demonstrate a company truly committed to responsible AI development, not just paying lip service.
OpenAI Cofounder Durk Kingma Joins Anthropic
Earlier this year, Anthropic brought on Jan Leike, OpenAI’s former head of alignment, and John Schulman, another OpenAI co-founder.
UK Competition Authority Clears Amazon's $4 Billion AI Deal with Anthropic
Despite some expectations that Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic might trigger further investigation due to its scale, the regulator found that Anthropic’s UK revenue did not exceed the £70 million threshold required to launch a deeper inquiry.
Anthropic's “Contextual Retrieval” Technique Enhances RAG Accuracy by 67%
By adding relevant contextual information to each chunk before it's embedded or indexed, the method preserves critical details that might otherwise be lost.