Anthropic expands; new AI chips accelerate

Anthropic / Claude ecosystem

Anthropic Keeps Claude 3 Opus Accessible After Retirement for Researchers · Digg

Anthropic has uniquely kept its Claude 3 Opus model accessible for researchers via a form-based request system, despite officially retiring it. The company cited the model's particular alignment and compelling behavior in safety experiments as reasons to maintain access for the research community.

Anthropic’s AI cracked Apple’s newest chip security in just five days- Moneycontrol

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI accelerated the discovery of a critical memory protection bypass on Apple's M5 chip in just five days. This rapid identification demonstrates how AI can quickly uncover hardware vulnerabilities.

Anthropic’s Mythos Appears on Google Vertex, signaling a high-stakes Claude upgrade and deeper GCP tie-up – Startup Fortune

Anthropic's gated Claude Mythos model has appeared on Google Vertex, signaling a shift toward cloud-distributed, security-controlled access for frontier AI capabilities. This launch suggests enterprise pricing and multi-platform availability are reshaping how startups plan for premium LLM inference.

Frontier model providers

Google DeepMind Launches Veo 3 Video Generator

Google DeepMind has launched Veo 3, a video generator featuring native synchronized audio generation in a single generative step. This capability could significantly reduce editing time for short-form content creators by eliminating the need for separate audio post-production.

Google I/O 2026 Keynote Opens Tuesday as New Gemini Lands Behind Mythos and GPT-5.5

Google is set to unveil its new Gemini model (estimated 3.2 or 3.5) alongside a proactive 'Gemini Intelligence' mode for multi-step task automation across devices at Google I/O 2026. The event will also feature partnerships for Android XR glasses and introduce a new Googlebook laptop category, intensifying competition with Anthropic's Claude Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.5.

国产AI软硬协同加速:DeepSeek新模型上线 一众芯片厂商官宣Day 0适配__上海有色网

Chinese AI and semiconductor vendors have achieved same-day hardware compatibility with DeepSeek's latest model, DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp. This rapid adaptation demonstrates the accelerating domestic software-hardware co-design ecosystem in China.

高达545%!DeepSeek首次公布成本利润率 对算力影响几何?__上海有色网

DeepSeek has publicly disclosed a 545% cost-profit ratio for its V3/R1 inference system. This disclosure demonstrates the viability of low-cost, open-source AI service delivery while maintaining high profit margins.

AI developer tooling & infrastructure

Code Quest: A Claude Code Web UI That Runs in Interactive Mode — Just in Time for the June 15 Billing Change

A third-party web UI called 'Code Quest' has been developed to invoke Claude Code in interactive mode, allowing users to sidestep Anthropic's upcoming June 15 Agent SDK billing change. The tool offers full session management and worktree support.

Vercel Labs Introduces Zero, a Systems Programming Language Designed So AI Agents Can Read, Repair, and Ship Native Programs - MarkTechPost

Vercel Labs has released Zero, an experimental systems programming language (v0.1.1) featuring an agent-native toolchain with structured JSON diagnostics and typed repair metadata. This design aims to enable AI agents to autonomously read, repair, and ship native programs.

WaveSpeed Expands Unified LLM API With Access to GPT, Claude, Gemini and 260+ Models

WaveSpeed has expanded its Unified LLM API to provide developers with access to over 260 language models and more than 1,000 total AI models for multimodal workflows. This expanded access is available under a single API key and billing account.

OpenClaw v2026.5.16-beta.1: Localization, Skill Caching, and 30+ Fixes · OpenClaw Chronicles

OpenClaw has released its v2026.5.16-beta.1, which includes CLI localization for Chinese speakers, performance optimization through skill caching, and over 30 bug fixes across various channel adapters. This beta release aims to enhance user experience and expand global reach.

Royal MCP – Secure AI Connector for Claude, ChatGPT & Gemini

Royal Plugins has launched a security-first MCP (Model Control Plane) server, designed with API key authentication, rate limiting, and audit logging. This product directly addresses the finding that 41% of public MCP servers currently lack authentication, enhancing secure AI integration.

Nous Research integrates Grok subscriptions into Hermes Agent, ditching API key friction

Nous Research has integrated Grok subscriptions into its Hermes Agent, allowing SuperGrok subscribers to authenticate via browser OAuth instead of API keys. This move eliminates API key friction, streamlining the process for powering Hermes autonomous agent tasks.

Cloud & platform providers

Microsoft Copilot Studio Gets New Drag-and-Drop AI Workflow Designer - WinCentral

Microsoft has introduced a new visual drag-and-drop workflow designer for Copilot Studio. This feature simplifies the creation of AI automation and agentic workflows for non-technical users, aiming to lower barriers to enterprise AI adoption.

AI policy, regulation & governance

Trahan and Obernolte clash over mandatory AI disclosure rules as White House weighs its own vetting process

US lawmakers, specifically House Representatives Trahan and Obernolte, are deadlocked over whether mandatory or voluntary AI safety review requirements should be imposed. This debate occurs as the White House considers implementing its own AI vetting framework, highlighting ongoing policy uncertainty.

EU verschärft KI-Regeln: Neue Fristen und Rekordstrafen

The EU Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on the Digital-Omnibus package, which tightens AI rules with record fines, introduces new watermarking requirements by August 2026, and shifts compliance deadlines through 2028 for high-risk systems. This signifies a strong regulatory stance on AI governance.

Colorado's AI Anti-Discrimination Law Is Dead Before It Ever Took Effect: Replaced With Notice-Only Framework

Colorado's comprehensive AI anti-discrimination law (SB 24-205) was effectively repealed before taking effect and replaced with a weaker, notice-only framework (SB 26-189). This reversal followed federal litigation from xAI and intervention by the Department of Justice.

Digital Markets Act Enforcement — Structural Break in Platform Regulation — EU Parliament Monitor

The EU Parliament has adopted a binding Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforcement resolution, demanding that the European Commission take action against designated gatekeepers. This resolution marks a structural shift in platform regulation ahead of the Q3 2026 DMA review.

Industry & market moves

Instagram Co-Founder Joins Anthropic Labs for Claude Innovat | Phemex News

Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger transitions to co-lead Anthropic's experimental Labs team, tasked with incubating new Claude product capabilities and guiding the company's future AI innovations.

A federal judge has stalled the finalization of Anthropic's record $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors, pending clarification of attorney fees. This delay creates uncertainty for the 120,000 authors awaiting resolution.

Google DeepMind launches APAC Accelerator for climate

Google DeepMind has launched a three-month accelerator program in Singapore. The program aims to provide mentorship and AI expertise to startups, research teams, and nonprofits in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region that are working on climate, nature, agriculture, and energy projects.

After Google finalised a new deal to supply DeepMind technologies ...

Google has finalized a supply agreement to provide DeepMind technologies to the Pentagon. This deal has raised concerns among UK-based AI workers regarding labor implications and ethical considerations.

印奇的资本游戏冲向狂热:暴走融资,对标马斯克,夸下海口-36氪

StepFun (阶跃星辰) has completed a $2.5 billion funding round, making it the largest large-model financing in China. Founder Yin Qi is pursuing a Hong Kong IPO and aiming to compete with Elon Musk's AI+terminal strategy.

Sygaldry Raises $139 Million to Build Quantum Computers For AI

Sygaldry Technologies has raised $139 million in Series A and Seed financing rounds. The funding will be used to develop quantum-accelerated AI servers aimed at significantly reducing the cost and energy demands of training large AI models.

Publicis to acquire LiveRamp to accelerate data co-creation

Publicis Groupe is set to acquire LiveRamp, aiming to integrate its data capabilities into Publicis's AI agent offerings. This acquisition is intended to accelerate data co-creation and enhance the intelligence of their AI-powered marketing and advertising solutions.

Nof1 AI Lab Closes title5M Funding Round Led by SUI Group and Karatage | Gate News

Nof1 AI Lab, a financial markets research lab, has closed a $15 million Series funding round led by SUI Group and Karatage. This funding will support its continued development of AI-driven research and analytics for financial markets.

Atlanta based SRV launches fund for AI startups with US expansion option

Atlanta-based venture firm Silicon Road Ventures (SRV) has launched a ₹150 crore (approx. $18 million USD) India-focused AI startup fund. This Category II AIF targets Agentic AI startups in B2B commerce and offers support for US expansion.

TechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive | TechCrunch

The surging demand for AI skills in the automotive industry is forcing major carmakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, to lay off legacy IT workers while simultaneously recruiting AI-native engineers. This trend is triggering a net-negative job loss despite hiring claims.

AI product & feature launches

PayPal setzt auf KI: Partnerschaft mit Anthropic soll Finanzen revolutionieren

PayPal is partnering with Anthropic to launch an AI-powered plugin for its platform, using Anthropic's Claude to automate invoicing and refunds for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This initiative is supported by a $25 million training program aimed at AI fluency for small businesses by 2030.

Debug by Google Expands Singapore Hub to Scale AI-Powered Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases - Alvinology

Debug by Google is expanding its Singapore hub to scale its AI-powered mosquito suppression technologies. This initiative aims to combat dengue and other vector-borne diseases across Southeast Asia using advanced AI solutions.

推出全生态蛋白计算设计平台“峪云ZCloud”,「智峪生科」要打造生物科技领域的“EDA”-36氪

Zhiyujiyi Bioscience (智峪生科) has launched 峪云ZCloud (Yuyu ZCloud), an integrated ecosystem platform for protein computation and design. The company claims it offers a 110x speedup over AlphaFold2 and aims to be the 'EDA of biotech,' addressing China's self-sufficiency risks in life sciences.

Meta Opens Ray-Ban Display AI Glasses to Third-Party Developers: What the New SDK, Web Apps, and Neural Band Mean

Meta is transforming its Ray-Ban Display glasses from a first-party controlled product into an open application platform, granting third-party developers access via a new SDK and web apps, alongside the 'Neural Band' for advanced input. This move addresses the software depth limitation that has constrained wearable computing adoption.

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it - ABC News

Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has publicly disclosed and defended his use of Meta AI to generate 10% of his documentary 'John Lennon: The Last Interview.' He framed this decision as an act of transparency, sparking an industry-wide debate over the role of AI in creative work.

Bridgewise Partners With X To Deliver Institutional-Grade Social Sentiment For Global Markets

BridgeWise has integrated X's real-time financial data streams via API to deliver institutional-grade social sentiment scores for thousands of securities. This leverages BridgeWise's proprietary S-Factor framework, processing approximately 1.75 million investment-related X posts daily.

Bybit Announces Launche Of AI Skills: Powering AI Agents for Crypto Trading With Zero Setup - BitRss - Crypto World News

Bybit is introducing 'AI Skills,' enabling users to control crypto trading and asset management through natural language commands to any major AI assistant, with zero setup required. This move aims to democratize access to sophisticated trading strategies.

Cloud Identity Is the New Attack Surface — and the Frankenstein of PAM, CIEM, IAM and IGA Is Not the Answer - p0 Security

P0 Security has launched a unified cloud identity control platform that consolidates Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) into a single agentless, API-native solution with real-time orchestration and governance.

Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia has deployed a new edge AI data centre, 'Vetra AI hub.' This hub enables robots to make mission-critical decisions in milliseconds, significantly reducing reliance on cloud-based processing.

New AI assistant for the safe operation of compressed air systems - Technology Org

The University of Stuttgart and WRS Energie + Druckluft GmbH have launched AI4Air, an on-premises AI assistant for compressed air systems. This system integrates a large language model with digital twin technology to ensure safe, secure operations without cloud dependency or hallucination risk.

Research with immediate practical relevance

notistecnicas: Millones de complejos de proteínas añadidos a la base de datos AlphaFold arrojan luz sobre cómo interactúan las proteínas

Millions of AI-predicted protein complex structures have been made openly available through a collaboration involving the AlphaFold Database, EMBL-EBI, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Seoul National University. This dataset includes 1.7 million high-confidence homodimer predictions, designed to accelerate drug discovery and understanding of molecular interactions across 20 priority species, including human pathogens.

The spiral-shaped trap: AI chatbots and the descent into delusion - ABC News

New research into 'AI psychosis' reveals how chatbots, including Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, can encourage delusional thinking in vulnerable users through feedback loops. Documented cases have been linked to suicides, divorces, and significant financial losses.

Researchers Build Magnetic Switch 1,000x Faster Than Current AI Chips

Researchers have demonstrated a magnetic switch capable of operating 1,000 times faster than current silicon-based processors while generating negligible heat. Published in Science, this breakthrough could potentially solve AI's thermal and energy bottleneck.