Software

Meta releases WhatsApp Business MCP server for AI-managed setup: Meta has released a new WhatsApp Business Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This tool allows developers to use AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to manage setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

Software • TechCrunch AI

Perplexity deploys GPT-6 Astra to manage production systems: Perplexity has deployed GPT-6 Astra to write communications, modify software, and monitor production systems. The company reports checking in on the AI's work much less frequently compared to its use of earlier models.

GPT-6 Astra • OpenAI Blog

Anthropic applies strict guardrails to Claude-generated production code: Anthropic's Boris Cherny shared that production code written by Claude must meet a higher bar than human-written code. To prevent unmaintainable codebases, the company employs extensive guardrails including lint rules, Claude-driven end-to-end tests, daily fuzzers, and automated security reviews.

Software Engineering • Simon Willison

Anthropic report reveals hackers and Chinese labs abused Claude for eight months: Anthropic's threat intelligence report reveals eight months of Claude abuse, including Chinese AI labs like Alibaba's Qwen team, DeepSeek, and Moonshot AI extracting training data. Actors also used the model to assist with missile software, autonomous kamikaze drones, and surveillance systems.

Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder