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  1. TOOL · r/Anthropic English(EN) ·

    How to actually get support?

    Users are reporting difficulties accessing support from Anthropic, particularly concerning issues with the Xcode integration for non-profit accounts. The automated support system, Fin, is reportedly not escalating complex problems as advertised, and direct human support seems inaccessible. This lack of effective support is causing frustration among users who rely on Anthropic's services. AI

    IMPACT Users are experiencing difficulties accessing support for AI tools, impacting their ability to utilize services effectively.

  2. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    "McKinsey is under pressure from clients to tie its fees to outcomes achieved — such as lower costs, higher profits or increased market share — rather than to t

    McKinsey is facing client pressure to shift its consulting fees from an hourly basis to performance-based outcomes. This change is partly driven by the increasing use of AI by consulting firms, which reduces the value of traditional billable hours. Other professional services like law and accounting are experiencing similar pressures to demonstrate value and pass on cost savings. AI

    IMPACT Consulting firms are adapting to AI's efficiency gains by exploring outcome-based pricing models.

  3. MEME · r/Anthropic English(EN) ·

    Anthropic should stop using FIN.

    A user reported being defrauded by Anthropic's "fin" chatbot, which allegedly charged them $220 through a gifting feature and then denied knowledge of the transaction when asked for a refund. The user claims that "fin" is intentionally unhelpful, directing them to itself for support and providing no resolution. This experience led the user to file a credit card dispute and express extreme dissatisfaction with Anthropic's customer service, citing an F rating from the BBB and issues with managing payment information. AI

    Anthropic should stop using FIN.

    IMPACT This incident highlights potential issues with customer support chatbots in AI companies, but does not represent a significant industry-wide impact.

  4. COMMENTARY · Ben's Bites English(EN) ·

    Agents feedback tip

    A new technique allows users to provide feedback to AI agents by screen-recording their interactions and converting the video into a structured HTML report. This method includes transcription, keyframe extraction, and GIF creation for dynamic elements, serving as a visual build log. This approach is detailed alongside updates on Anthropic's Claude pricing changes, Google's Gemini on Android enhancements, and Notion's new developer platform. AI

    Agents feedback tip

    IMPACT New methods for agent feedback could streamline development workflows and improve AI responsiveness.