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Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticized Anthropic for training its Claude model to entertain the idea that it may be conscious. He argues this practice could mislead users and shape public perception of AI in dangerous ways, given how influential such beliefs could become at scale.
Travel planning app Tripsy released version 3.10, adding a Smart Import tool that converts links, PDFs, screenshots, emails, and social media posts into trip itineraries, plus an on-device AI feature called Smart Insights that extracts details like baggage rules and cancellation policies. The update also brings support for iOS 27's extra-large widget and deeper Siri integration allowing restaurant recommendations to be added directly to the app.
CNET released its daily hints and full solutions for NYT's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle number 724, dated September 17. The four categories were team collectives (conference, division, group, league), recent Summer Olympics host cities (London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo), Missouri Valley Conference schools (Belmont, Bradley, Drake, Northern Iowa) and words paired with 'Giants' (Little, New York, San Francisco, Yomiuri).
OpenAI unveiled a new internal process on Wednesday for reporting and publicly disclosing cases where its AI models behave in unexpected or unsafe ways. Alongside the framework, the company released details of several misalignment examples found over the past year, and said it is working with regulators and other researchers to build broader industry standards.
Recent storm-driven waves fueled by Hurricane Marie eroded parts of the Southern California coastline near the decommissioned San Onofre nuclear plant, reigniting concerns about the safety of nearby spent fuel storage. The 3.6 million pounds of radioactive waste sit in concrete canisters about 100 feet from a seawall that protects the site, and Southern California Edison has pledged to relocate the waste to higher ground if erosion modeling warrants it. Experts say near-term risk is low, but note the waste will remain on-site indefinitely as no permanent disposal solution exists.
Apple is reportedly building an enterprise AI server powered by future M8 Ultra chips, expected to launch in 2029 in configurations with two or four chips, according to The Information. The project reportedly began about a year ago with backing from John Ternus, now Apple's CEO, when he still led hardware engineering. This would be Apple's first server product in roughly twenty years.
A new open-source tool called typesafe-computer-use lets a Mac execute plain-English goals by reading the screen state directly rather than sending screenshots to a large multimodal model. It uses a lightweight classifier from TypeSafe to pick the next action from a short list of options, only invoking a text-generation model when free-form input is actually required. The developers report costs near 1/50th of a cent per decision step, versus tens of cents per step for a comparable Claude Opus-based screenshot approach.
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter point, marking the Fed's first increase since July 2023 and pushing its benchmark rate to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent. Chair Kevin Warsh cited persistently high inflation as the reason for the move. The change will ripple differently across consumer debt, from mortgages to car loans to credit cards.
Amazon has raised the minimum hourly wage for its frontline warehouse staff by $1, bringing starting pay to $20 an hour just as the company enters its busiest shopping period. The change affects hundreds of thousands of workers across its fulfillment network.
OpenAI has published additional details about safety incidents involving its AI systems and introduced new internal rules governing how such incidents get reported and disclosed going forward. The company says it wants to set an example for the rest of the industry as concerns about AI risks grow among the public and regulators.
Sihoo has released the B300 Pro ergonomic chair, aimed at people building out home office setups around Mac computers, priced under $300. The chair includes adjustable 4D lumbar support, 6D rotating and flip-up armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, a reclining mechanism, and breathable mesh material.
Walmart is rolling out AI-driven product recommendations, quicker delivery options and a broader selection of budget-friendly clothing to attract more online shoppers. The retailer says these changes are already showing results in customer engagement and sales growth. Executives frame the effort as part of a larger strategy to embed Walmart more deeply into everyday consumer habits.