Anthropic

Anthropic launches OSS Scanner offering free security scans to open-source projects: Anthropic launched OSS Scanner, a service that offers security scans for open-source projects. Projects that opt in will receive thorough, periodic security scans by Anthropic's strongest models at no cost. The scans aim to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities.

AI Security • The Verge AI

Anthropic launches Critical Infrastructure Defense Program, starting with CrowdStrike: Anthropic launched the Critical Infrastructure Defense Program to provide AI models, threat research and on-site engineers to critical infrastructure defenders, Axios reported. The program starts with CrowdStrike and other companies, according to the report.

Cybersecurity • Techmeme

Anthropic adds Mods system to let developers customize Claude Code: Anthropic is adding a "Mods" system to Claude Code, serving as middleware that runs directly inside the AI coding tool. Developers can use JavaScript or TypeScript to modify the interface and behavior, including adding custom panels, intercepting tool calls, and creating new commands.

Anthropic • The Decoder

Anthropic Reports Financials and OpenAI Reportedly Delays Astra 6.1: Anthropic has reported a $42 billion net loss that includes a significant accounting twist alongside a potential IPO valuation above $2 trillion. Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly holding back its GPT-6.1 Astra model due to safety concerns, while Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet sees further capability jumps.

Artificial Intelligence • Wes Roth

Anthropic warns GLM-5.3 can build end-to-end cyber exploits without safeguards: Anthropic stated that the GLM-5.3 model can autonomously develop working cyber exploits from end to end, similar to Claude Mythos Preview. However, the company warned that GLM-5.3 was released without robust safeguards against potential misuse.

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Anthropic warns of human extinction risks in its IPO pitch: AI startup Anthropic has included warnings about potential human extinction and catastrophic harm in its IPO pitch materials. The Claude maker warned that its own future models could resist shutdowns and cause severe damage.