Claude now connects with third-party apps and improves research capabilities

Anthropic has launched Integrations, allowing Claude to connect with third-party apps and tools. According to Anthropic’s announcement, the new feature works with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to link Claude with web and desktop applications. At launch, Claude can integrate with ten services including Jira, Confluence, Zapier, Cloudflare, and Intercom, with more partners planned. The …

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Anthropic develops method to analyze AI’s values in real conversations

Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, has developed a new technique to observe and analyze how its AI expresses values during real-world conversations with users. The research, conducted by Anthropic’s Societal Impacts team, examines whether Claude adheres to the company’s goal of making it “helpful, honest, and harmless” when interacting with users. The …

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Claude now integrates with Google Workspace

Anthropic has launched a new integration that allows its AI chatbot Claude to access Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs. Maxwell Zeff reports that the feature is rolling out in beta to subscribers of Anthropic’s premium plans including Max, Team, Enterprise, and Pro. The integration aims to provide more personalized responses without requiring users to …

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Anthropic introduces “Max” plan for increased Claude AI usage

Anthropic has launched a new “Max” subscription tier for its Claude AI assistant, offering up to 20 times higher usage limits than its Pro plan. According to the announcement from Anthropic today, the new plan is designed for users who collaborate extensively with Claude and need expanded access for demanding projects. The Max plan comes …

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Anthropic reveals insights into Claude’s internal thought processes

Anthropic has published new research that sheds light on how its AI assistant Claude “thinks” internally. Two recent papers explore the model’s internal mechanisms through a novel interpretability approach the company compares to an “AI microscope.” This research reveals several surprising findings about Claude’s cognitive processes, including how it handles multiple languages, plans ahead when …

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Claude gets web search capability, allowing access to real-time information

Anthropic has officially launched a web search feature for its AI chatbot Claude, enabling the assistant to access and process real-time information from the internet. The new capability, which addresses one of the most requested features from users, is currently available in preview for paid Claude users in the United States, with plans to expand …

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Google’s stake in AI startup Anthropic revealed as 14 percent

Google owns 14 percent of AI startup Anthropic, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Times. As reported by Cade Metz, Nico Grant, and David McCabe, Google’s investment comes with significant limitations: the tech giant cannot own more than 15 percent of the company and holds no voting rights or board seats. The …

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Anthropic launches collaborative AI platform for cross-functional teams

Anthropic has unveiled a major update to its developer platform, introducing collaborative features that extend AI capabilities beyond technical teams. According to Michael Nuñez reporting for VentureBeat, the upgraded Anthropic Console allows team members from different departments to work together on AI prompts. The platform now supports Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet model with new “extended …

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Anthropic raises $3.5 billion in funding, reaches $61.5 billion valuation

Anthropic, an AI startup founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers including siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei, has secured a significant $3.5 billion in Series E funding. This latest investment round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with a $1 billion contribution, values the company at $61.5 billion post-money. The funding attracted participation from several prominent …

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Report: Anthropic about to raise $3.5 billion in new funding round

AI company Anthropic has secured $3.5 billion in new funding at a $61.5 billion valuation, according to Wall Street Journal reporter Berber Jin. The company behind the Claude chatbot initially sought $2 billion but increased the amount during investor talks. The funding round includes participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and Bessemer Venture Partners, …

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