Claude Opus 4.5, AI chip competition, Mars study...

Anthropic has introduced its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.5, which it claims outperforms rivals such as Google's Gemini 3 Pro and OpenAI's GPT-5.1 in multiple coding tasks. Despite its advancements in agentic tool use, reasoning, and math, the model still struggles with cybersecurity vulnerabilities, particularly in preventing harmful requests like malware creation. Anthropic emphasized efforts to address these issues, though experts highlight that the model is "not immune" to prompt injection attacks. The company has also added new integrations for Chrome and Excel, enhancing usability for professional environments . Zdnet The Verge TechCrunch Zdnet

Google is expanding its efforts to challenge Nvidia in the AI chip market by marketing its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to major clients, including Meta Platforms and financial institutions, for use in private data centers. The move signals Google's ambition to compete in a rapidly growing industry, as demand for AI infrastructure intensifies with the rise of generative AI applications . The Information

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a $50 billion initiative to construct 1.3 gigawatts of AI-capable computing power for the U.S. government. The investment aims to modernize federal technological capabilities, particularly in cloud and AI technologies. Analysts suggest this move strengthens AWS's long-standing relationship with the U.S. government while positioning the company as a critical player in government-grade AI infrastructure . The Register TechCrunch

The RAM shortage has led to unprecedented market volatility, forcing retailers to abandon fixed pricing in favor of fluctuating spot prices. Stores like Micro Center are reportedly adjusting prices daily in response to limited supply and surging demand, affecting affordability for consumers and potentially delaying major product launches. Experts attribute the crisis to rising demand from AI-focused data centers, outbidding consumer electronics manufacturers . The Verge Tom's Hardware

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature called "shopping research," enabling users to generate personalized buyer’s guides. The tool gathers data from online sources to recommend products based on user preferences such as price and features. While promising for convenience, OpenAI warns of potential inaccuracies in product details and availability. Observers note the growing trend of integrating AI into e-commerce platforms, as Google and Perplexity also expand their shopping-related AI tools . The Verge

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software faced a setback after a Dutch regulator refuted claims of imminent approval in the European Union. The disagreement highlights the ongoing challenges Tesla faces in aligning its autonomous driving technology with stringent European safety standards. Analysts warn that such regulatory hurdles could hinder Tesla's expansion in key markets . TechCrunch

Major video game studios are increasingly adopting generative AI for tasks such as voice acting, in-game art, and other production elements. Critics argue that this trend risks undermining creativity and labor standards in the gaming industry. Proponents, however, suggest that AI could streamline workflows and reduce costs, though the ethical implications remain a contentious topic . XDA Developers

IBM and Cisco have announced plans to develop a quantum computing network linking fault-tolerant systems over long distances. The collaboration aims to advance distributed quantum computing, which could revolutionize secure communications and data processing. However, the practical implementation of such systems remains years away, as technical challenges persist . Tom's Hardware

A new study suggests that Mars remained habitable for longer than previously believed, shedding light on regions where water may have existed. The findings could refocus efforts in the search for ancient microbial life on the planet. Researchers emphasize the importance of targeting specific sites for future missions . Science Alert

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified what could be the earliest and most distant known supermassive black hole, located in galaxy GHZ2, just 350 million years post-Big Bang. This discovery provides key insights into how black holes and their host galaxies evolved in the universe's infancy, presenting challenges to existing models of cosmic growth . Live Science