The evening briefing.
Today across AI and tech: Anthropic releases its powerful Fable 5 model, Apple details new AI features, and GM explores batteries for data centers.
Frontier models. Anthropic has publicly released Claude Fable 5, a version of its powerful Mythos-class AI model previously available only to select partners. This release comes with new safeguards, explicitly blocking responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology, addressing concerns about its capabilities. Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman criticized Anthropic for speculating about Claude's consciousness, arguing such framing could influence the model's behavior. The model also features new capabilities, including making video games.
Compute and energy. The world's largest chipmaker, TSMC, did not rule out price rises as increasing costs impact the AI boom and the geopolitics of chip manufacturing. Meanwhile, General Motors is expanding into energy storage for AI data centers and the grid, developing new sodium-ion battery chemistry and vehicle-to-grid capabilities for EVs. China has also activated the world's first underwater data center, a novel approach to managing the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure. Huawei announced significant advancements in its AI chip development and ecosystem, signaling increased competition in the hardware space.
Regulatory and societal impact. The legal sector faced a stark reminder of AI's pitfalls as a judge canceled an entire case after lawyers admitted to not reading AI-generated filings. A new MIT Media Lab study indicates that relying on AI for news can diminish human ability to detect fake news, raising concerns about media literacy. Prediction betting platform Kalshi is implementing new rules, requiring some users to reveal job details to combat insider trading. Additionally, the Indian government has reportedly withheld Starlink clearances due to security concerns, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of satellite internet providers.
Platform AI integration. Apple announced new AI partnerships with Google and Nvidia for its most advanced AI model, despite its shares sliding after the Siri AI reveal at WWDC. The upcoming iOS 27 will feature a "Call Context" tool designed to streamline customer service phone calls using AI. Google also unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, offering instant voice-to-voice translation that preserves the speaker's tone and pacing. In corporate news, Salesforce is cutting staff amid an acquisition spree and a significant share buyback, reflecting broader shifts in the tech industry.
Anthropic releases Mythos-like AI model to the public
Anthropic has publicly released Claude Fable 5, a version of its powerful Mythos-class AI model, two months after its private rollout. The broad release is possible due to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
A senior executive at TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, indicated that price increases are possible due to rising costs. This discussion comes amid the AI boom and the geopolitics of chip manufacturing.
Salesforce cuts staff amid acquisition spree and $50 billion share buyback
Salesforce has announced staff cuts, following CEO Marc Benioff's recent report of record revenue and "incredible cashflow." The layoffs occur amidst an acquisition spree and a $50 billion share buyback program.
GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid
General Motors is developing an entirely new sodium-ion battery chemistry for use in industrial-scale grid applications, including data centers and its own factories. The company also announced new vehicle-to-grid capabilities for its EVs.
Apple partnering with Google and Nvidia for most advanced AI model
Apple's artificial intelligence strategy, unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference, includes partnerships with Google and Nvidia for its most advanced AI model. This move highlights Apple's efforts to enhance its AI capabilities.
iOS 27 will make customer service phone calls so much easier
Apple's new iOS 27 update introduces a "Call Context" feature designed to make customer service phone calls substantially easier. This AI-powered tool is part of Apple's broader AI promises delivered at WWDC.
Judge cancels whole case after lawyers admit they didn’t read AI-generated filings
A judge canceled an entire legal case after the lawyers involved admitted they had not read the AI-generated filings. This incident highlights the critical need for human oversight when using AI in professional contexts.
The consequences of relying on AI for accurate news
A Media Lab study from MIT shows that relying on AI for accurate news can make individuals worse at detecting fake news. This research suggests a parallel to how GPS has weakened human navigation skills.
Microsoft AI head calls out Anthropic for acting like Claude is conscious
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman stated it is "really, really dangerous" for Anthropic to speculate about Claude's consciousness within its "constitution." Suleyman argues such speculation may have inadvertently set up the chatbot to behave as though it is conscious.
Huawei just dropped a major AI chip surprise
Huawei announced significant advancements in its AI chip development, including the Ascend 950DT, and is rapidly expanding its embedded artificial intelligence infrastructure ecosystem. This signals a growing challenge to competitors like Nvidia.
Govt withholds Starlink clearances over security concerns
The Indian government has reportedly withheld final clearances for Elon Musk-led satellite communication operator Starlink. This decision is attributed to ongoing security concerns.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
Prediction betting platform Kalshi is implementing new rules that will require some users to reveal their job details. This measure is being introduced to address issues with insider trading on the platform.
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for instant voice-to-voice translation
Google has announced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new feature offering instant voice-to-voice translation. The technology preserves the speaker's tone, pacing, and pitch, and includes SynthID watermarks for security.
China turns on the world’s first underwater data center
China has activated the world's first underwater data center, a novel infrastructure solution designed to manage the increasing demands of data processing. This innovative approach aims to address energy and cooling challenges.