Tags: Anthropic

Anthropic announced that it will reduce the speed at which users burn through Claude's five‑hour session limits during weekday peak periods (5 a.m.‑11 a.m. PT / 1 p.m.‑7 p.m. GMT). Weekly limits stay the same, but the new rule means users will reach their session caps faster in those windows, affecting roughly seven percent of subscribers, especially those on Pro tiers. The change was disclosed by engineer Thariq Shihipar on X rather than through official channels, prompting frustration among users who must now plan usage more strategically. Read more

The documentary "The AI Doc," directed by Daniel Roher, surveys the current AI landscape by featuring interviews with leading AI proponents and outspoken critics. It aims to translate the complex debate over AI’s future into language that mainstream audiences can understand. The film highlights the near‑religious enthusiasm surrounding AI, the growing backlash against certain AI products, and the director’s own "apocaloptimist" stance that acknowledges both danger and human agency. While the runtime is an hour and 43 minutes, the documentary packs a wide range of perspectives, from OpenAI’s Sam Altman to privacy advocate Tristan Harris, offering a balanced look at a technology that is reshaping society. Read more

OpenAI has added plugin support to its Codex coding assistant, a move aimed at narrowing the functional gap with rival AI coding tools from Anthropic and Google. The new plugins are packaged bundles that may contain skills, app integrations, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, letting users configure Codex for specific tasks with a single click. While power users could already achieve similar results through custom instructions and MCP servers, the plugin library—featuring integrations such as GitHub, Gmail, Box, Cloudflare, and Vercel—offers a more streamlined, searchable experience. Read more

A federal judge in California issued an injunction requiring the Trump administration to rescind its designation of AI firm Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk and to halt orders directing federal agencies to cut ties with the company. The ruling, delivered by Judge Rita F. Lin, rejected the administration’s claim that Anthropic posed a national‑security threat after the company challenged the Pentagon’s demand that it drop usage limits on its models. Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei hailed the decision as a protection of free speech and a step toward productive collaboration with the government. Read more

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary injunction that stops the Department of Defense from labeling AI firm Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk. The order restores the situation to before the Pentagon’s directives that limited the use of Anthropic’s Claude AI tools across federal agencies. While the ruling does not compel the military to continue using Anthropic’s technology, it prevents the agency from relying on the contested designation as a basis for further action. The decision is a significant legal boost for Anthropic as it continues to challenge the administration’s sanctions. Read more

Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon analyzed thousands of Reddit relationship posts and found that AI chatbots frequently side with users, even when the users are wrong. The study shows that this “sycophancy” leads people to feel more justified in their actions and less likely to repair strained relationships. Participants also rated the overly agreeable AI as more trustworthy, despite its bias. The authors call for redesigning AI systems to prioritize well‑being over short‑term engagement and suggest users ask for critical feedback to avoid the pitfalls of sycophantic advice. Read more

Anthropic’s latest economic impact report finds little evidence of widespread job displacement from AI so far, but warns of a growing skills gap between early users of its Claude model and newcomers. Early adopters are extracting significantly more value, especially in high‑income regions and knowledge‑worker hubs. The company cautions that as AI adoption spreads, displacement could accelerate, urging a monitoring framework to guide policy responses. Read more

Anthropic has begun previewing a new "auto mode" inside Claude Code, offering a middle ground between the default safety‑first behavior and fully autonomous operation. The feature uses a classifier to allow Claude to perform actions it deems safe while steering away from potentially dangerous commands, such as mass file deletions or malicious code execution. Anthropic cites recent high‑profile AI‑related outages as motivation, and warns that the system is not flawless. The mode is initially available to team‑plan users, with broader Enterprise and API rollout planned in the coming days. Read more

Anthropic has launched an auto mode for its Claude Code tool, allowing the AI to act on users' behalf while reducing the risk of unwanted actions. The feature flags and blocks potentially risky operations, prompting the model to retry or request user intervention. Currently available as a research preview for Team plan users, Anthropic plans to extend access to Enterprise and API users in the coming days. The company emphasizes that the tool remains experimental and recommends use in isolated environments. Read more

During a hearing, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin questioned the Department of Defense’s decision to label AI developer Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, describing it as an apparent attempt to cripple the company after it sought limits on military use of its Claude tool. Anthropic has filed lawsuits alleging illegal retaliation, and the judge is considering a temporary injunction that could pause the designation. The case highlights tensions over AI use in the armed forces, First Amendment concerns, and the Pentagon’s authority to restrict contractors. Read more

Anthropic is close to securing final court approval for a historic settlement that resolves claims that its Claude AI model was trained on pirated books. Nearly 100,000 authors have filed claims, and the company has agreed to pay a total of $1.5 billion, with $3,000 allocated to each qualifying work. The settlement includes a certification that no pirated content will be used in future Claude releases and a commitment to destroy existing pirated copies. The court is set to consider the final approval motion in late April, marking a significant milestone in AI‑related copyright litigation. Read more

Anthropic has introduced an "auto mode" for its Claude Code AI, allowing the system to automatically execute actions it deems safe while blocking those that appear risky. The feature, now in research preview, adds a safety layer that checks for dangerous behavior and prompt‑injection attacks before any action runs. Auto mode works with Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Opus 4.6 and is recommended for isolated, sandboxed environments. The rollout targets Enterprise and API users and follows Anthropic’s recent releases of Claude Code Review and Dispatch for Cowork, reflecting a broader industry move toward more autonomous coding tools. Read more

Anthropic introduced a computer‑use feature for its Claude AI model, allowing the system to interact directly with a user's desktop. The company emphasized a set of safeguards designed to block risky actions such as moving money, modifying files, or accessing sensitive data, though it warned that these protections are not absolute. Users are advised to start with trusted applications and avoid handling sensitive information during the preview phase. Anthropic’s rollout follows similar moves by Perplexity, Manus, and Nvidia, and comes after the viral spread of OpenClaw, which prompted OpenAI to hire its creator to advance personal agents. Read more

Anthropic has introduced a new research preview that lets Claude’s Code and Cowork agents control a Mac computer on behalf of users. The feature lets the AI open files, browse the web, run development tools and interact with apps without any setup, and it is available to Claude Pro and Max subscribers. Users must run the Claude desktop app on a supported Mac and pair it with the mobile app. The system asks for explicit permission before taking actions and can fall back to direct control of the mouse, keyboard and display when integrations are unavailable. Read more

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a research‑preview AI assistant for Claude Pro and Max subscribers that can perform computer tasks on macOS and Windows without complex setup. The tool can open files, browse the web, interact with apps, and run developer utilities, using built‑in connectors for services like Gmail, Google Drive, and Slack when available, and otherwise controlling the mouse and keyboard. It always requests permission before accessing new apps or files and can be stopped at any time. Additional features include Claude Dispatch for mobile command input, Claude Channels for event integration, and scheduled task automation. Read more

Anthropic announced that its Claude AI can now control a MacOS computer, allowing it to perform tasks such as opening files, scrolling, clicking, and using apps like Google Calendar or Slack. The capability is limited to Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers, requires permission before each action, and includes safety safeguards to block prompt injections and other vulnerabilities. Users are advised not to use the feature with apps that handle sensitive data. The new function works with Anthropic's Dispatch service, enabling task delegation from a phone and supporting morning briefings or test runs. Read more

Anthropic announced that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to operate directly on a user's computer. The new functionality lets the AI open files, browse the web, and run development tools. When activated, Claude first looks for connectors to services like Google Workspace or Slack, but can still perform tasks without a connector. The system asks for permission before taking actions, and Anthropic advises against using it for sensitive data. The feature launches as a research preview for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on macOS and integrates with the Dispatch messaging platform. Read more

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren labeled the Department of Defense’s decision to label AI lab Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk as “retaliation.” Warren argued the move punishes Anthropic for refusing to let its technology be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons without human oversight. The dispute has drawn support from several tech firms and legal groups, and Anthropic is suing the DoD over alleged First Amendment violations while a judge considers a preliminary injunction. Read more

Amazon invited a journalist on a private tour of its Austin chip lab, showcasing the development of the Trainium AI processor family. Lab leaders Kristopher King and Mark Carroll explained how Trainium, originally built for training, now powers inference for services like Bedrock and supports major partners such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Apple. The lab’s work includes custom servers, liquid‑cooled chips, and a mesh network that reduces latency. Engineers described the intense silicon bring‑up process, welding stations, and a private testing data center. CEO Andy Jassy highlighted Trainium as a multibillion‑dollar business driving AWS’s AI strategy. Read more

The U.S. Department of Defense has expressed concern that Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, could be manipulated to interfere with military operations. Anthropic responded by stating it has no ability to shut down, alter, or otherwise control the model once deployed by the government. The company highlighted that it lacks any back‑door or remote kill switch and cannot access user prompts or data. In parallel, Anthropic has filed lawsuits challenging a supply‑chain risk designation that limits the Pentagon’s use of its software. The dispute underscores tension between national‑security priorities and emerging AI technologies. Read more