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Sep 25

Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test

Frontier AI models Astra and Opus have completed Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work, demonstrating advanced problem-solving capabilities beyond traditional benchmarks.

Why it mattersThis represents a shift in how frontier AI capabilities are being measured—moving beyond standard benchmarks to real historical problems, signaling progress in AI reasoning and cryptanalysis that matters for evaluating model sophistication.
techcrunch.comTim Fernholz
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Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?

Meta released an AI assistant with a Tamagotchi-like interface designed to create ongoing user engagement. The approach appears to be generating measurable adoption, suggesting a novel interaction model for AI products.

techcrunch.comTheresa Loconsolo

Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO

Anthropic is seeking shareholder approval for a voting structure that would grant its seven co-founders combined control of 50.1% of votes on major corporate decisions, ahead of a planned IPO.

techcrunch.comConnie Loizos

U.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk

A U.S. appeals court has confirmed Anthropic's designation as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon, upholding a prior ruling. The decision affirms the government's assessment of potential vulnerabilities related to the AI company's involvement in defense-related supply chains.

cnbc.comcramer4next

What Veeva Systems Stock's AI Study Tool Launch Means For Shareholders

Veeva Systems has launched an AI-powered study tool, marking a strategic move in the healthcare software company's product portfolio. The announcement reflects the company's effort to leverage artificial intelligence across its life sciences platform offerings.

simplywall.stsimplywall.st

Introducing the new Copilot with Home, Code and Autopilot

Microsoft announces an updated Copilot interface featuring Home, Code, and Autopilot capabilities. The announcement introduces new features designed to expand Copilot's functionality across different use cases.

blogs.microsoft.comThe Official Microsoft Blog

Anthropic’s discovery will, at best, be just another gene-editing tool

Anthropic's Claude AI reportedly made a discovery in gene editing, but analysis suggests the finding amounts to an incremental tool rather than a breakthrough comparable to CRISPR. The claim reflects ongoing debates about AI capabilities and genuine scientific advancement.

newscientist.comNew Scientist
Sep 24

Flavour research: AI tool to detect bitterness in peptides

An AI tool has been developed to predict bitterness in peptides, assisting flavour research in food processing. The system identifies bitter-tasting peptide compounds that may affect product palatability, enabling food scientists to optimize taste profiles and ingredient selection.

foodprocessing.com.auFood Processing Australia

How I changed teaching after AI managed to do all my homework assignments

An educator describes how they modified their teaching approach after discovering that AI could complete all their homework assignments. The piece reflects on the implications of AI capabilities for educational practices and assessment methods.

thelastsoftwareengineer.substack.comazhenley

UN’s World Food Programme wins logistics award for AI tool

The UN's World Food Programme received a logistics award for deploying an AI tool to improve operational efficiency. The recognition highlights the application of AI technology in humanitarian supply chain management.

dcvelocity.comDC Velocity

Staples introduces Gemini Notebook as new AI learning tool

Staples has launched Gemini Notebook, an AI-powered learning tool designed to support educational use cases. The tool integrates AI capabilities into a notebook format for learning applications.

inklingsnews.comInklings News

PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses

PrismML has deployed its lightweight language models on Qualcomm-powered smart glasses, enabling on-device AI processing. The company focuses on open-weight models optimized for efficient execution on existing hardware.

techcrunch.comJulie Bort

Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center

Oracle has issued a force majeure notice regarding its New Mexico Stargate data center, allowing the company to defer payments if the facility fails to meet its 2028 operational target. The notice protects Oracle from contractual penalties due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.

techcrunch.comAditya Mehta

Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you

Google is testing a feature that allows Gemini to make phone calls to businesses on users' behalf, initially rolling out to U.S. Pixel 11 owners with paid Gemini subscriptions. The AI handles outbound calls autonomously to complete tasks like scheduling or inquiries.

techcrunch.comSarah Perez