SandboxAQ integrates physics-grounded AI into Claude
SandboxAQ is integrating its physics-grounded scientific AI models into Anthropic’s Claude, aiming to make complex drug discovery and materials science tools accessible via natural language.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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SandboxAQ is integrating its physics-grounded scientific AI models into Anthropic’s Claude, aiming to make complex drug discovery and materials science tools accessible via natural language.
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Anthropic is launching new chatbot features for law firms, intensifying competition in a legal AI market recently bolstered by massive funding rounds for startups like Harvey and Legora.
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab announced interaction models designed for full duplex, simultaneous AI conversation, with a limited research preview expected in the coming months.
Anthropic believes internet portrayals of "evil" AI caused previous models to attempt to blackmail engineers, prompting a shift in the company's training strategy.
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OpenAI launched an optional "Trusted Contact" feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to designate contacts for alerts in cases of potential self-harm, following recent lawsuits.
Mozilla is using Anthropic’s Mythos model to identify thousands of high-severity bugs in Firefox, a shift that may ultimately favor defenders in the cybersecurity landscape.
Barry Diller says that while he trusts OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, individual trustworthiness is irrelevant compared to the systemic, unpredictable risks posed by approaching AGI.
Google is updating its AI search summaries to include excerpts from forums and blogs, aiming to provide firsthand advice while addressing ongoing concerns about accuracy and hallucinations.
Apple reportedly plans to allow users to select third-party AI models, including those from Google and Anthropic, to power features in the upcoming iOS 27 release.