Anthropic Launches Agent Skills to Extend Claude’s Specialized Capabilities

With its new Agent Skills, Anthropic is transforming Claude from a conversational model into a configurable digital worker capable of learning and applying specialized expertise on demand.

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Startup San Diego Week 2025: Building the Binational Future of AI and Innovation

Five days, five cities, and two countries — Startup San Diego Week 2025 revealed how AI, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration are reshaping the region’s innovation future.

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Anthropic Unveils Claude Haiku 4.5: Near-Frontier AI at One-Third the Cost

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Microsoft Launches MAI-Image-1, Its First In-House AI Image Generator

Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Image-1, its first fully in-house text-to-image generation model, marking a major milestone in the company’s push toward building a complete, self-reliant AI ecosystem.

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Google Launches Veo 3.1 and New Audio Controls in Flow

Google is expanding the frontier of AI-powered filmmaking with Veo 3.1 and new creative tools in Flow, giving creators more control over visuals, sound, and storytelling than ever before.

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Anthropic Unveils Claude Haiku 4.5: Near-Frontier AI at One-Third the Cost

Anthropic is tightening the gap between speed and intelligence with Claude Haiku 4.5, a lightweight model that delivers near-frontier performance at a fraction of the cost — signaling a new phase in its multi-model AI strategy.

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Behind the AI... News: How AiNews.com Got Started (and What’s Coming Next)

Alicia Shapiro shares the origin story of AiNews.com—from its early days to what’s ahead for the future of AI journalism—as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her role as CMO.

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The Myth of the AI Voice: Why Writing with ChatGPT Doesn’t Mean Losing Yourself

AI writing is often dismissed as robotic or soulless. But what if the problem isn’t the tool — it’s how we use it?

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Why Seemingly Conscious AI Demands Design, Not Just Warnings

Seemingly Conscious AI isn’t coming — it’s already here, and the real challenge is designing responsibly around humanity’s inevitable urge to connect with it.

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Should AI Have the Right to Learn? Exploring the Ethical Implications

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Why We Fear AI—And How to Build a Future We Trust

This editorial explores the roots of public fear around AI and outlines five actionable strategies to build trust, promote ethical innovation, and shape a future where technology supports humanity.

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AI 2027 Report Predicts Superintelligence, Global Upheaval Within Years

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