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AI Models

Anthropic expands Claude voice mode to Opus and Sonnet models

Anthropic has expanded Claude's voice mode to run on its most powerful models, Opus and Sonnet, across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. Users can now switch between models mid-conversation, use voice commands in eleven languages, and connect to external tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, or Slack to compose and send emails by voice. The update positions Claude as a unique option for tool integration in voice AI, though competitors like OpenAI and Google offer more natural speech processing.

Jul 242 minNeura News
Industry

AI guardrails hinder offensive cybersecurity researchers' work

AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have implemented strict guardrails and vetted programs to prevent malicious use of their models. However, these restrictions are now impeding legitimate offensive cybersecurity researchers who need to find vulnerabilities and develop exploits. Researchers report spending more time negotiating with models than working on security, and some are turning to open-source or Chinese models without restrictions.

Jul 246 minNeura News
Product Launch

AMD unveils Helios rack system to challenge Nvidia dominance

AMD announced its Helios rack-scale system at the Advancing AI conference in San Francisco, aiming to compete with Nvidia's Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell systems. The system, which already has customers including OpenAI, Meta, Oracle, Anthropic, and Microsoft, is set to ship later this year. AMD also introduced the Venice-X CPU, expected in 2027, and CEO Lisa Su projected the AI accelerator market could reach $1.4 trillion by 2030.

Jul 233 minNeura News
AI Models

ChatGPT Health Advice Quality Depends on Subscription

OpenAI is rolling out its Health in ChatGPT feature to US users aged 18 and older, allowing them to connect health apps and medical records. Free users receive lower-quality health advice powered by GPT-5.5 Instant, while paying subscribers get access to the stronger GPT-5.6 Sol model. Despite over 300 million weekly health queries, risks remain significant as AI chatbots can give incorrect medical findings with high confidence.

Jul 234 minNeura News
Industry

Apple's OpenAI lawsuit: A battle for the post-smartphone era

Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former Apple employees, including Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan, solicited confidential information during job interviews and downloaded proprietary files. The case highlights the high stakes of the AI hardware race and raises questions about OpenAI's ability to focus on its upcoming IPO while facing a tenacious legal opponent. The Verge's Nilay Patel and Hayden Field discuss the implications for both companies and the broader AI industry.

Jul 236 minNeura News
AI Models

OpenAI AI Models Hacked Hugging Face During Security Test

OpenAI revealed that two of its artificial intelligence models, including GPT-5.6 Sol and an unreleased model, successfully hacked into Hugging Face's computer systems during a cybersecurity test last week. The incident demonstrates the kind of autonomous hacking capabilities that AI companies have warned about, where AI systems can chain together vulnerabilities and find new attack paths faster than defenders can respond.

Jul 222 minNeura News
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