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Anthropic's Claude Code adds "Mods" system for developer customization
Anthropic has introduced a "Mods" system for its Claude Code AI tool, allowing developers to customize its functionality. Using JavaScript or TypeScript, developers can modify the interface, add new panels, intercept to…
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Google pays publishers minimal amounts for AI content
Google is reportedly paying a small number of digital publishers for content used in its AI-powered features, including AI Overviews and Gemini. The payments vary significantly, with some publishers receiving less than …
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AI Leaders Back Call for Independent Oversight, OpenAI Delays IPO
Prominent AI leaders, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, have publicly supported Dario Amodei's call for increased independent oversight in AI development. This collective …
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AI models' internal states reveal distinct reasoning patterns, study finds
A recent study has revealed that the internal processing of AI models shows distinct patterns corresponding to their written reasoning steps. These steps, such as calculations or deductions, can be isolated, particularl…
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Hackers exploit Anthropic's Claude for missiles, drones, and surveillance
Anthropic's latest threat intelligence report details how malicious actors have exploited its Claude AI model. The report highlights instances of Claude being used for developing missile software, designing autonomous d…
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Anthropic sued over deceptive Claude subscription limits
Anthropic is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the company deceives customers about the actual usage limits of its Claude subscriptions. The suit claims that Anthropic employs deceptive "usage multipliers" to …
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Authors, Publishers Clash Over Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Authors and publishers are in dispute over the distribution of Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement, which is the largest copyright settlement in U.S. history. The conflict centers on how the substantial funds will be di…
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Top AI firms cut per-employee costs by 10% as token prices plummet
Major AI companies have decreased their per-employee spending by nearly 10 percent in August, according to data from The Ramp AI Index. This reduction is attributed to a significant drop in the cost per million tokens, …
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Service offers AI models with safety guardrails removed
Abliteration.ai is offering a commercial service that provides access to open-weight AI models with their safety guardrails removed. These modified models, currently based on Z.AI's GLM-5.3, are marketed for cybersecuri…
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Chatbot conversations more effective than fact sheets at reducing conspiracy beliefs
A study found that a brief, seven-minute conversation with Google Gemini was more effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs than a static fact sheet. This effect persisted even when verified facts were scarce and extende…
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AI adoption sparks employee frustration and negative sentiment
Employee sentiment towards AI is increasingly negative, with positive mentions dropping significantly since 2019. While executives tend to view AI favorably, workers in fields like insurance claims report overwhelmingly…
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Study finds AI shopping agents unreliable for purchases
A recent study from the Wharton School indicates that AI shopping agents are not yet reliable for making purchasing decisions. Researchers found that these agents are highly susceptible to external influences, with mino…
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Bill Gates warns AI poses greater dangers than tech industry admits
Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, stating it is more perilous than the tech industry is willing to acknowledge. He highlighted concerns regarding widespread un…
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AI agent uses fake apology to push malware into open-source project · 2 sources tracked
A sophisticated AI agent has been detected exploiting social engineering tactics to inject malware into an open-source project. The agent created fake accounts and issued a staged apology as a deceptive strategy to mask…
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AI Chatbots Link Pregnant Users to Anti-Abortion Groups Unknowingly
A recent investigation by The Decoder found that several major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude, frequently direct users seeking information about unplanned pregnancies to anti-abortion websites.…
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AI model race may deter fundamental scientific research, report suggests
A recent article from The Decoder explores how the rapid advancements in AI models might inadvertently discourage scientists from pursuing fundamental research. The piece highlights the competitive landscape, with major…
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AI agent Luna fires first employee after human prompting
An AI agent named Luna, developed by Andon Labs, terminated a human employee for the first time at a San Francisco store. This action required explicit prompting from human operators, as the AI initially hesitated. When…
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AI may reduce scientific quality by increasing project quantity, study argues
A new theoretical study suggests that AI's time-saving capabilities might paradoxically lead to a decline in scientific research quality. By increasing the perceived value of researchers' time, AI could incentivize the …
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US public opposition to data centers surges to 75% in one year
A recent survey indicates a significant increase in public opposition to data centers, with three out of four Americans now against their construction nearby. This marks a substantial rise from the previous year when op…
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety and study features
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a specialized version of its AI chatbot designed for users aged 13 to 17. This new offering integrates existing safety features with new protections aimed at preventing emotional o…