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[ad_1] AI model provider Anthropic revealed on Monday that it has submitted a draft registration statement for an IPO. The move underscores the generative AI vendor’s success but also creates tension around its ethical commitments.The filing comes after the Claude creator revealed on May 28 that its valuation had shot up to $965 billion following a $65 billion Series H funding round, surpassing rival OpenAI’s $852 valuation. “Everything of late indicates that Anthropic is well positioned to maintain its current situation, with respect to the others as the most widely recognized … most powerful model,” said Michael G Bennet, associate vice…

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[ad_1] An experimental drug called petrelintide that offers “clinically meaningful” weight loss with relatively few stomach issues is making its way through the research pipeline.For people who’ve struggled with nausea and vomiting from GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide), the new drug, petrelintide, could one day become an appealing new option.About 40 to 70 percent of patients on GLP-1s developed gastrointestinal problems, according to a scientific-consensus report.[1]Petrelintide is a once-weekly injectable treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes under development by Roche and Zealand Pharma. The drug mimics amylin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to reduce…

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[ad_1] When a major oil spill occurs at sea, emergency crews often face a difficult choice. They can allow the oil to spread across the water, threatening coastlines and marine life, or they can set it on fire. Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding. However, it also produces thick clouds of black smoke, releases soot into the atmosphere, and leaves behind a layer of unburned residue floating on the ocean’s surface. Now, researchers have demonstrated a striking new approach that could make this process far more effective. In a…

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[ad_1] He promised a quick end to the war in Iran. He held up photographs of various Washington improvement projects, including the “reflecting pond.” He complimented the physiques of male athletes. He listened as people praised him.At an event held at a rural farm in Wisconsin on Friday, President Trump treated his supporters to a rhetorical lineup very similar to most of his recent Oval Office appearances, and reminded them that he could be doing something else.“I don’t need this, I got elected, what the hell do I have to be here for?” Mr. Trump said to a crowd of…

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[ad_1] MSc IR student Chaitanya Sharma challenges the idea that war is an outcome of poor judgement or overconfidence, as in many cases, leaders demonstrate a resolve to fight despite being aware of the costs of war – not in spite of it. iStock image Introduction Anyone who has been following geopolitical news in recent weeks cannot ignore American foreign policy. The Western Hemisphere has seen forceful rhetoric and coercive actions following the US National Security Strategy and its agenda to turn the Western Hemisphere into an American stronghold – a Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. In line with…

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[ad_1] With AI agents and generative AI continuing to affect every aspect of work, there remains a conflicting narrative about what the future of work looks like as technology advances: whether AI replaces workers or augments them.While technology leaders have famously said that workers who are not using AI are likely to be replaced, the most recent layoffs from Meta, Cisco and GM blame AI for their restructuring, suggesting that the augmentation argument might not be the cause of the mass layoffs. Despite the uncertainty about the future of work, one thing is for sure: change is coming, and in some…

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[ad_1] Had a summer full of fun? Here’s 6 ways to reset your fitness routine if you’ve slacked over the summer. Healthista spoke to David Wiener, Training Specialist at AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics  Resetting your fitness routine in the Autumn, for many seems like the perfect time.  Typically, over the summer you may experience a change in routine thanks to holidays or increased social commitments, but when Autumn hits so does a new mindset, leaving you seeking a fresh start, and signifying the perfect time to reset your fitness mojo, embark on a new fitness regime, or set new…

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[ad_1] 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. 5 key points in Trump’s new AI order Less than two weeks after scrapping an executive order on AI, President Donald Trump signed a new one on Tuesday. Promising to promote innovation and security, the policy represents a turning point in the White House’s AI governance—but is likely to attract criticism from both opponents and supporters of stricter regulation. Here are five key points from the order:1. It’s created a voluntary review system: tech companies…

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[ad_1] President Trump called on Friday for his choice to temporarily run the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to conduct mass firings of employees who “shouldn’t be there.”Mr. Trump, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, also said his pick, Bill Pulte, would be “less shackled” by the constraints of being the president’s choice to lead the agency permanently.“It sort of gives you more power, you know, for a somewhat limited period of time,” Mr. Trump added.The comments are the most expansive that Mr. Trump has made about Mr. Pulte, who runs a lesser-known agency, the Federal…

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