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A frontier model comes back online
A paused model line returned to service after regulators lifted an export-control hold that had forced a temporary shutdown earlier in the month.
via Anthropic
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Models
A new default assistant for free and pro users
A leaner, more agentic model just became the default for both tiers, reportedly closing in on flagship performance at a fraction of the price.
via TechCrunch, The Neuron
Robotics
A mass-produced humanoid steps out in Shenzhen
A full-size humanoid billed as the first of its kind built for mass production debuted at a major launch event, pushing "ultra-bionic" hardware closer to shelves.
via The Neuron
Imagery
Two new image generators ship the same day
A budget-tier model built for fast, high-volume generation launched alongside a pricier, quality-first sibling aimed at design and marketing teams.
via Build Fast with AI
Compute
Billions committed to keep the chips running
A well-funded AI lab locked in a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year chip lease at a Memphis facility — one of the largest compute bets of the year.
via unrot.co
Policy
Washington edges toward a framework
Reporting points to advanced talks between the White House and major AI companies over voluntary safety standards, with an announcement said to be close.
via Financial Times