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Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today
TechCrunch AI published: Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.
It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.
TechCrunch AI published: With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS.
Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams
TechCrunch AI published: Sandstone's Series A comes just six months after a Sequoia-led seed round.
The Download: whole-body rejuvenation drugs and five things to know about AI
MIT Technology Review published: This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. David Sinclair plans to test whole-body rejuvenation drugs in the XPrize competition The outspoken longevity scientist David Sinclair has predicted that, one day, you’ll go to the doctor and get a…
Learning to lead in a hybrid human-AI enterprise
MIT Technology Review published: As adoption of AI agents looks set to surge by as much as 300% in the next two years, leadership teams are carefully considering the implications of a hybrid human-AI workforce. Unlike existing enterprise-level automation that relies on manual input, AI agents are capable of autonomously coordinating complex tasks, interacting with multiple tools and environments across…
Five things you need to know about AI
MIT Technology Review published: At SXSW London last week I gave a talk called “Five things you need to know about AI,” in which I shared what I think are the biggest themes in AI right now. I pulled a few things from our first AI10 list, an annual guide to the most important trends in this buzzy world,…
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
TechCrunch AI published: Can Apple's new AI glow-up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race?
As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says
TechCrunch AI published: Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff.
Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
TechCrunch AI published: The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic
TechCrunch AI published: The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms.
Apple plays catch-up at WWDC
TechCrunch AI published: Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software.
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
TechCrunch AI published: As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
TechCrunch AI published: Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows
TechCrunch AI published: Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
TechCrunch AI published: Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore
TechCrunch AI published: Apple's AI image generator is getting a makeover that could make it more competitive.
Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features
TechCrunch AI published: A new spatial "Reframe" feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.
Apple’s long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here
TechCrunch AI published: The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.
Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
TechCrunch AI published: A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.
The Download: how the World Cup ball will fly and OpenAI’s “super app”
MIT Technology Review published: This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why this year’s World Cup ball may not fly as far Much is new about this month’s FIFA World Cup tournament. It hosts more teams than ever before. It’s the first…