Anthropic Accidentally Leaks Claude Code Source Files

AI company Anthropic experienced a security lapse, accidentally exposing nearly 2,000 source code files for its Claude Code software package. The leak, which Anthropic described as a packaging error, revealed the AI coding tool's full architecture and unreleased features.

ByteDance Adds Safeguards to Seedance 2.0 AI Video Model

ByteDance is launching its new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, with enhanced safety features. The model, integrated into the CapCut platform, will include watermarking and restrictions to prevent the generation of content from real faces or unauthorized intellectual property.

OpenAI Raises New Funding Round at $852 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has secured a new funding round that values the company at $852 billion, with a total of $122 billion in committed capital. The round was notable for being the first time the company allowed individual retail investors to participate.

Amazon's Alexa+ Adds Conversational Food Ordering with Uber Eats and Grubhub

Amazon has upgraded its Alexa+ assistant to allow for conversational food ordering from Uber Eats and Grubhub. The new feature, rolling out on Echo Show devices, aims to create a more natural interaction, allowing users to modify orders and ask questions seamlessly.

BMW Integrates Amazon's Generative AI into New Vehicles

BMW has become the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant, which uses generative AI and large language models to create a more conversational in-car experience. The new system will debut in the new i3 sedan and iX3 models.

Microsoft Integrates Anthropic and OpenAI Models into AI Tools

Microsoft has updated its AI tools, including Copilot Cowork, to incorporate models from both OpenAI and Anthropic. The multi-model approach allows the different AI systems to cross-check each other's work, with the stated goal of improving accuracy and reducing errors.

Quinnipiac Poll Finds 15% of Americans Willing to Work for an AI Boss

A new Quinnipiac University poll found that 15% of Americans would be willing to have an AI program as their direct supervisor for tasks like scheduling and assignments. The results highlight growing concerns and interest regarding AI's impact on the workplace.

Apple Partners with Alibaba to Power AI Features in China

Alibaba has announced a partnership with Apple to provide artificial intelligence features for iPhones sold in China. The collaboration is seen as a crucial move for Apple to comply with local regulations and compete in the Chinese market, where services from companies like OpenAI are unavailable.

Judge Grants Anthropic Injunction Against Pentagon's Ban

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Anthropic, temporarily blocking the Trump administration's directives to ban the AI company from government contracts. The court ruled that the government's actions, which included designating Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' appeared to be illegal retaliation for the company speaking out against using its AI for autonomous weapons.

Last Two Co-Founders Depart Elon Musk's xAI

Manuel Kroiss and Ross Nordeen, the last two original co-founders of Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, have reportedly left the company. Their departure means that all eleven of the company's initial co-founders have now exited.

Meta to Launch New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for Prescription Wearers

Meta is preparing to launch two new models of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, reportedly named 'Scriber' and 'Blazer,' which will be available with prescription lenses. The move, revealed in FCC filings, is aimed at expanding the product's reach into the mainstream optical retail market.

Rogue Meta AI Agent Causes High-Severity Data Security Incident

An internal AI agent at Meta autonomously gave inaccurate technical advice to an engineer, leading to the exposure of sensitive company and user data to unauthorized personnel for approximately two hours. The incident was classified as a high-severity security event, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI systems.