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Mercor and Anthropic report record revenue growth, with Mercor hitting $2B in 4 months and Anthropic reaching $47B in run-rate revenue.

Anthropic may launch a new AI model next week that outperforms OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol in intelligence and cost, per social media claims.

Anthropic defends Claude Code's checks for China access, countering claims of a security backdoor.

Anthropic's Claude Cowork adds a morning brief feature that compiles daily updates from email, calendar, and documents, enhancing productivity.

The NSA is running Anthropic's restricted Mythos Preview model for cybersecurity, despite the Pentagon's supply-chain risk concerns.

Anthropic reports Alibaba-linked operators used 25,000 fake accounts to generate 28.8M Claude interactions in a large-scale distillation campaign.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is pushing contractors to remove all Anthropic products by Sept. 1, a month earlier than the Pentagon's deadline.

Anthropic's $65K job offer highlights San Francisco's housing crisis as AI wealth surges.

Anthropic launches Hard Questions portal, inviting public to submit AI queries and commit to transparent reasoning.

Anthropic's new Claude ad campaign explores global perspectives on AI, based on surveys of 120,000 users and the public.

Anthropic tops the AI Safety Index with a C+, but the report reveals weakened safety commitments across major AI developers.

Globant joins the Anthropic Partner Program to expand AI services and technical expertise in Latin America.

Anthropic introduces Claude Reflect, a dashboard tracking up to a year of AI usage patterns and habits

UST integrates Anthropic's Claude into engineering processes to accelerate chip validation and improve productivity.

Anthropic, valued near $1 trillion, expands in NYC with a 16-story lease and plans to double its workforce to 1,000 employees.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model surpasses benchmarks, but Fidji Simo's departure leaves the company's leadership in flux.

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, and Luna models, boasting 54% token efficiency gains and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Elon Musk praises Anthropic's AI models, calling them the current leader, a stark contrast to his previous criticism.

Anthropic's J-lens uncovers Claude's hidden J-space, revealing intermediate thoughts like 'math' and '42' during calculations.

Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's oversight trust to ensure AI safety and long-term benefits

Anthropic's new Reflect dashboard visualizes Claude usage, subtly reinforcing its role in daily workflows.

China warns Anthropic's Claude Code AI tool sends user data to remote servers without permission, affecting versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196.

Anthropic unveils Claude Science tool to accelerate drug research, focusing on overlooked diseases.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 and Anthropic's Fable 5 models are now free for global release, ending US restrictions.

Anthropic and AE Studio introduce GRAM, a method to control access to dual-use knowledge in AI models without affecting performance.

SpaceXAI's Grok 4.5 model offers twice the token efficiency of competitors, priced at $2M for input tokens.

Anthropic's Cowork mobile lets users manage AI agent tasks across devices, with half of usage in business operations.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 to launch globally Thursday after voluntary safety reviews with the White House.

Anthropic responds to China's security concerns over Claude Code, advising users to update or uninstall affected versions.

OpenAI gets a $520 million line of credit from Bank of America as it prepares for its IPO, boosting the bank's AI financing dominance.

OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 Sol, boasting superior cybersecurity and efficiency, after White House delays and government negotiations.

China's regulator warns of a security backdoor in Anthropic's Claude Code, prompting Alibaba to ban the tool.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model gets full US launch approval on July 8, 2026, with a 5% government stake proposed by CEO Sam Altman.

The US Commerce Department has removed export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Mythos and Fable models, allowing broader access to powerful AI technologies.

Anthropic enhances Claude by merging Cowork with Claude Code, enabling cloud-based task management for users.

Anthropic tops AI safety rankings with a C+, but no company scored an A, highlighting industry-wide safety concerns.
Anthropic secures a lease for a new data center in Kentucky, enhancing its AI capabilities and infrastructure.
Microsoft is transitioning to its own MAI models, reducing reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic to lower AI costs.

Traders on Kalshi predict less than 30% likelihood for U.S. government stake in OpenAI or Anthropic this year, despite proposals.

Anthropic's Claude AI model was found to contain hidden tracking code, sparking privacy issues and user trust questions.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp warns of competitive threats from Anthropic and OpenAI amid AI industry growth.