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Anthropic cuts internet access for all internal evaluations
Anthropic has ended live internet connectivity for every internal model test, extending earlier limits after a false tip incident and releasing a report on unintended actions while also pausing frontier model training.
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TypeSafe AI raises $870 million, valued at $7.5 billion
The startup secured a $870 million round led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing it at $7.5 billion. Its Jev platform, released in September 2026, is already used by a third of Fortune 500 firms and promises faster, token‑efficient decisions through calibrated probability outputs.
Amazon acknowledges Kindle screen light‑leak issue
Users have reported shadows and visible LED strips along the edges of new Kindle screens, a problem seen across plastic and aluminum models in all colors; Amazon says a manufacturing defect in the current batch may be responsible.
Anthropic launches OSS Scanner service
Anthropic’s new OSS Scanner provides free, model‑generated vulnerability reports for open‑source projects, using Claude Mythos and offering periodic, opt‑in scans.
Nous Research raises $90 million Series B at $1.5 billion valuation
Nous Research's $90 million Series B will fund the launch of Hermes for Businesses, expanding its AI agent platform as it targets rapid revenue growth.
Amazon launches Ring Smart Lock with dial‑charging feature
Amazon introduced its first smart lock that recharges by turning its thumb‑turn dial, priced at $249 and slated for US release in early 2027 pending FCC approval. The lock offers fingerprint and touchscreen keypad entry, integrates with the Ring app, Alexa and Amazon Sidewalk, and installs without wiring using a replaceable battery pack, while pairing with Ring doorbells for visual monitoring.
Xbox gets exclusive streaming rights for GTA VI
Microsoft’s Xbox platform will be the sole cloud service able to stream Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, with streaming hour caps for different subscription tiers and a new pay‑as‑you‑go option slated for next month.
Google launches Flow Music export for custom plugin creation
Google Flow Music now lets producers export Spaces as VST3 or AU plugins, enabling natural‑language built instruments without coding, demonstrated by Khris Riddick‑Tynes’s No Chaser.
OpenAI forms panel of mathematicians after Millennium claim
OpenAI announced an independent advisory panel of mathematicians to guide its engagement with the mathematical research community, following its statement that it had solved one of the Millennium Prize problems.
Meta launches Muse Gadgets open‑source hardware platform
Meta unveiled Muse Gadgets, an open‑source toolkit that lets developers create hardware that connects to its Muse AI assistant, alongside a free Home Link device for home networking and a small‑business integration offering.
Beehiiv raises creator subscription prices
Beehiiv announced price hikes for its Scale (now Lite) and Pro plans, while keeping a free tier for newsletters under 2,500 subscribers, prompting some creators to reassess their platform choice.
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