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Fable's judgement
Simon Willison found a way to reduce costs with Fable by letting it use its own judgement to choose models for coding tasks, specifically delegating to lower-power subagents.
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Anthropic wants to develop its own drugs
Anthropic is planning to develop its own drugs using AI, focusing on neglected diseases. The company also launched Claude Science, an AI workbench for scientists. This move puts Anthropic in competition with other AI companies and biotech startups.
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AI’s Volatile Power Use Quietly Tests Grid Limits
The growing power needs of data centers driven by AI are putting pressure on the grid, potentially leading to instability. This issue highlights the need for better management and infrastructure to support the increasing demand. Researchers and operators are exploring solutions to mitigate these challenges.
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Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200 per week
Tesla introduced a $200 weekly cap on employee AI spending, effective July 6, in an effort to manage AI usage. The move follows the launch of an internal AI platform called Bottle Rocket, which offers models from various providers. The cap does not apply to beta versions of xAI products.
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3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom
South Korea's AI chip industry is booming, driven by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, but the wealth generated is not being evenly distributed, leading to concerns about inequality. Some workers are receiving large bonuses, while many others are not benefiting from the boom. The issue is sparking debate about how to share the wealth more widely.
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How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client
Palo Alto Networks has added WebAuthn support to its Prisma Browser's RDP client, enabling users to access remote desktops with enhanced security. This feature was achieved by reverse-engineering Microsoft's RDP protocol and overcoming browser API limitations.
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Anthropic reportedly explores custom chip manufacturing with Samsung while insisting Nvidia still matters
Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Samsung to develop a custom AI chip, while still working with Nvidia and other major chip providers. The project is in its early stages, with Anthropic exploring the chip's capabilities and design. This move follows a trend of companies developing custom silicon for AI workloads.
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Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung
Anthropic is in talks with Samsung to develop a custom AI chip, potentially as a response to chip shortages and to reduce dependence on Nvidia. This move follows OpenAI's recent announcement of a custom AI chip partnership with Broadcom.
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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: AI, Energy And Biotech Lead The Way
Together AI raised $800 million in Series C financing for its AI infrastructure. The funding round was led by Aramco Ventures and set an $8.3 billion post-money valuation.
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Inside the infrastructure strategies propelling AI leaders
Databricks highlights the importance of AI-ready infrastructure for businesses to accelerate AI adoption and reduce costs. The company offers a solution that enables faster innovation, streamlined data management, and scalable infrastructure.
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Trump administration’s AI crackdown opens door for China to close gap
The Trump administration's restrictions on AI exports to China may allow China to close the gap with the US in AI development. The restrictions have been seen as a 'wake-up call' for the US. China's rapid progress in AI is raising concerns about the US lead in the field.
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