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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Anthropic Expands Claude's Memory to 1 Million Tokens, Offers AI to All US Government Branches for $1
Anthropic has unveiled two significant developments for its Claude AI models — a massive leap in processing capacity and an unprecedented public sector offer. The company is opening access to all three branches of the US government — executive, legislative, and judiciary — for just $1 per year, marking a bold expansion beyond its competitors' outreach. The move closely follows OpenAI's recent announcement to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to the entire federal executive branch for the same nominal fee. But Anthropic is taking it a step further by targeting every branch of the government, with the goal of embedding Claude into a wider range of public sector operations. The offer will be valid for one year. Claude Gets a Memory Boost Alongside the government-focused push, Anthropic is rolling out a fivefold increase in the processing capacity of its Claude Sonnet 4 model. The AI's context window — the amount of information it can process in one go — now stands at 1 million tokens, equivalent to roughly 750,000 words or 75,000 lines of code. To visualize it, that's more than the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy in a single prompt. This is a substantial jump from Claude's previous 200,000-token limit and surpasses the 400,000-token capacity of OpenAI's GPT-5. The expanded context window will be available to enterprise clients via Anthropic's API and through cloud partners such as Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud's Vertex AI, making it easier for existing customers to integrate. Government-Specific AI with High Security Anthropic will provide two tailored versions of its AI — Claude for Enterprise and Claude for Government. The latter is designed to meet FedRAMP High compliance, the strictest security standard for handling sensitive but unclassified federal data. This ensures federal employees can safely use the AI for tasks involving confidential materials. Potential applications range from summarizing lengthy reports and translating documents into multiple languages, to assisting in complex technical projects. The company also plans to support agencies in integrating Claude into their systems without requiring major infrastructure overhauls, thanks to partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud, and Palantir. Part of a Larger AI Race The announcement underscores the intensifying competition between AI companies for a foothold in the government sector. Recently, the US General Services Administration approved Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind as official AI vendors for civilian agencies, streamlining the procurement process. Anthropic already collaborates with the US Department of Defense and other agencies on national security-related AI projects. However, the new initiative signals a broader ambition to support government functions in areas such as scientific research, public health, and citizen services. With OpenAI's executive branch deal already in motion, industry watchers are now waiting to see whether Google or other AI leaders will counter with offers of their own. For now, Anthropic's latest upgrade and $1 deal mark a significant statement of intent — both in technological advancement and in the high-stakes race to shape the role of AI in public governance.
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC reveals hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air
THE BBC has revealed that a hit sitcom will come to an end after three series on air. The show was branded 'best on the Beeb' and had a 5 The show was branded 'best on the Beeb' after its first series and had a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score Credit: BBC 5 The BBC has revealed that the hit show will come to an end after three series on air Credit: BBC 5 It focuses on a group of black london based teens at a private boarding school Credit: BBC Popular school comedy-drama Boarders debuted on BBC Three last year to much success. It tells the eye-opening story of a And after receiving an incredible Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% and impressing viewers, another term is on the way. But the news is bittersweet for fans - as it's the final series and will conclude the show's storyline. BBC Comedy Announcing the news , the BBC also confirmed Alongside writer and creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor who returns as their mentor Gus. Taylor will also make his directorial debut this series, directing the final episode. Filmed in Bristol, Boarders series three sees the South London teens back at St. Gilbert's and the pressure is on. Most read in News TV They've made it to their final term, exams are looming, and they're determined to achieve big. As they dream of life beyond St. Gilbert's, a neighbouring school - which also happens to be the one Abby is now attending - provokes an intense rivalry causing chaos and jeopardising their futures. Trailer for season 2 of hit BBC series Boarders With new enemies, love interests and broken friendship, our teens are forced to face a fresh batch of problems which threaten to trip them up at their final hurdle. What will it take for our scholarship kids to come out on top? Returning cast from series two also include Writer, creator and executive producer Daniel Lawrence Taylor, says: 'Boarders has been a deeply personal project for me, and it's been incredible to see how audiences have connected with the characters. Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin ( "From day one, I wanted to create something funny, honest, and proudly Black, "And in this final term, I hope to finish their story as they face their final year with greater challenges, deeper friendships and the looming question of life beyond school.' Studio Lambert Creative Director, Scripted Madeleine Sinclair says: 'Daniel's fearless and sharp writing, as well as standout performances from our cast. "Have meant that audiences have truly embraced our characters and we cannot wait for everyone to see how their stories conclude – with humour, honesty, and a lot of heart." Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says: "Boarders has been a fun, sharp and timely addition to our screens since its launch two years ago, with star-making turns from its exceptional young cast. "We're so excited to return to St Gilbert's one more time to bring viewers the conclusion of Daniel Lawrence Taylor's hit comedy-drama." Fans can expect six brand new, 45 minute long episodes of Boarders when it returns to BBC. 5 Eastenders Natalie Cassidy guest starred in season two of the show Credit: BBC 5 The news is bittersweet for fans - as the third series will be the final season Credit: BBC
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alongside Expands Southern California Footprint with Acquisition of San Diego ABA
FULLERTON, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alongside, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism across Southern California, is proud to announce the acquisition of San Diego ABA, a respected provider of autism services in the San Diego region. This strategic acquisition strengthens Alongside's ability to serve families throughout Southern California by expanding access to high-quality, personalized ABA services in homes, schools, and clinics. It represents a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and building inclusive communities where children with autism can thrive. "We are excited to welcome San Diego ABA into the Alongside family," said Dr. Ronit Molko, CEO of Alongside. "They bring a strong clinical team, deep ties to the local community, and a shared dedication to helping children with autism reach their fullest potential. Together, we are even better positioned to support families with the services they need, when and where they need them." Nicholas Ascolese, co-owner of San Diego ABA, will remain on board to help lead the San Diego region through its next phase of growth. "Selling San Diego ABA was a big decision, and I'm thrilled to be joining forces with Alongside," said Ascolese. "We share a vision for delivering exceptional care and expanding access to services for families across the region. This partnership not only allows us to reach more children who need support but also creates new opportunities for our dedicated staff to grow, develop, and thrive within a values-aligned organization." The integration of San Diego ABA into Alongside will maintain continuity of care for current clients and ensure a smooth transition for staff and families. Leadership from both organizations will collaborate to align best practices and elevate service delivery across regions. With this acquisition, Alongside continues its mission of delivering evidence-based, individualized care that empowers children and families, while building sustainable systems to support long-term growth and clinical impact. Agenda Health served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to San Diego ABA in this transaction. About AlongsideAlongside offers contemporary and person-centered ABA services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism in homes, schools, and centers throughout Southern California. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in compassionate care, ensuring that every client receives personalized support in environments where they feel safe and understood. By embracing a contemporary and person-centered approach to ABA services with a focus on evidence-based practices, our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to empower individuals, fostering growth, independence, and overall well-being. At Alongside, we are committed to creating nurturing learning environments that not only address challenges but also celebrate every step toward progress and meaningful outcomes. Alongside is headquartered in Fullerton, CA. Visit About Fletch Fletch Equity is a private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California that specializes in scaling and professionalizing entrepreneurial businesses. As a team, the principals of Fletch have a strong track record of partnering with management teams to build leading organizations in their sectors by investing in people, systems, and sustainable growth About NewSpring NewSpring partners with the innovators, makers, and operators of high-performing companies in dynamic industries to inspire new growth and expand access to essential services. NewSpring brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to take growing companies to the next level and beyond. Partnering with management teams and founders to help develop their businesses into market leaders, NewSpring identifies opportunities and builds relationships using its network of industry leaders and influencers across a wide array of operational areas and industries. To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alongside Sign in to access your portfolio
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street stars look worlds away from the cobbles as they soak up the sunny weather on boozy night out
THE cast of Coronation Street enjoyed some much-needed down time as they enjoyed a slew of boozy drinks in the sunshine. The stars of the ITV soap opera were out in force in MediaCity in Salford as they hit up their favourite bar for evening drinks in the UK heatwave . 3 Samia Longchambon sank some drinks in the sun with her Corrie cast mates Credit: Instagram 3 She posed up a storm with her soap pals Credit: Instagram Just a stone's throw from the show's set, stars including Samia Longchambon and Julia Goulding let their hair down for the mid-week soiree. Maria Connor actress Samia shared a series of snaps from the evening do as she cuddled up to her co-stars. In one photo, she posed alongside her on-screen husband, Mikey North, as she threw her arm around him whilst tightly clutching onto her drink. Poking fun at their characters, she added the caption: "Gaz and Maz on the razz." Read More on Corrie An hour later, Samia shared another snap of her posing with Shona Platt star Julia and recently axed cast member, Farrel Hagerty. Samia kept things low-key in a loose-fitting white top and a pair of light blue denim jeans. The outing was a chance for the actress to blow off some steam after Alongside co-star Most read in Soaps The cast are famously outlawed from accepting paid promotions online but Samia and Sair have been allowed to rake in thousands extra after bosses approved a slew of brand deals. Infuriatingly, many of the cast had similar partnerships knocked back with one actress telling The Sun that it had created high tension among the show's set. Coronation Street and Emmerdale announce huge 'crossover' special episode in UK soap first They told us 'It's one rule for the polished PR favourites, and another for the rest of us. 'If you're not part of the golden circle, forget it. 'They wouldn't let most of us even do a teeth-whitening collaboration, meanwhile Samia's out there posing with pastries. 'It's a total p**s take. 'We've been told time and time again: no ads, no endorsements — not so much as a candle on Instagram. 'But then Samia pops up in a full-blown promo for M&S and everyone's just supposed to pretend it's normal? 'People are keeping quiet as they don't want to rock the boat or get the boot but there's a lot of anger. 'Why are some allowed to cash in while the rest of us struggle?' According to internal documents, outside work must be pre-approved, must not conflict with ITV's commercial partners or damage an actor's character's integrity. 3 The Maria Connor actress has been central to a recent backstage war Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I lost six stone on Mounjaro – people are stunned by my waistline but I had 3 gross side effects people DON'T talk about
A WOMAN has revealed that she lost six stone in seven months while using Mounjaro, but noticed some very strange side effects that people don't talk about. Mia Melville, a young woman from the UK, once topped the scales at 18 stone 3 lbs, but was able to slim down thanks to 4 A young woman has revealed that she once weighed 18 stone 3 lbs but has since lost 6 stone thanks to fat jabs Credit: tiktok@miamelville 4 Mounjaro is typically used to treat type 2 diabetes Credit: Getty Not only did Mia experience a long list of side effects, including egg-tasting Sun GP But despite this, the NHS warned: 'Never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you. "These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.' About half a million Brits use weight loss drugs - and the number is expected to double in the next year. The injections are licensed for patients with One jab is administered each week but the duration is dependent on someone's weight. Most read in Fabulous Mia took to social media to share a close-up look at her impressive weight loss transformation, which was thanks to the jabs, leaving many open-mouthed. At the start of Mia's short clip, we saw her on holiday as she sat on a sun lounger in a white swimsuit. Weight Loss Jabs - Pros vs Cons Covering her face, Mia wrote: 'Some days I feel I haven't lost any weight.' But seconds later, Mia shared a short clip of her new frame, where she posed in a tight black top showing off her slimmed down physique. The gorgeous woman confirmed that she lost six stone thanks to the Alongside using Having said that, the foodie stressed that she 'didn't restrict' herself and still ate Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics. Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines. Mia's grim side effects and handy tips In a She stressed that taking daily vitamins is vital, as your body may not be getting the essential nutrients it needs due to 4 Although Mia Melville now has an enviable waistline, she revealed the grim side effects she battled Credit: tiktok@miamelville Mia also explained the importance of staying hydrated and advised that drinking two to three litres of water a day is crucial for managing side effects. The content creator shared that she injected with her weekly dose in the evenings as she found this helped with potential side effects. While many associate headaches, nausea and constipation with Mounjaro, Mia revealed some of the gross side effects she experienced that people don't talk about - which include sulfur burps, vomiting and diarrhoea. Four weeks into using the fat jabs, Mia dealt with nausea, headaches, constipation and What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs? Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects. Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include: Nausea : This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts. Vomiting : Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea. Diarrhea : Some people experience gastrointestinal upset. Constipation : Some individuals may also experience constipation. Stomach pain or discomfort : Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort. Reduced appetite : This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss. Indigestion : Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating. Serious side effects can also include: Pancreatitis : In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Kidney problems : There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon. Thyroid tumors : There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic. Vision problems : Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) : Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin. Mia advised those dealing with sulfur burps to take peppermint oil capsules, which you can purchase from Holland & Barrett. 12 weeks in, she was not only dealing with nausea, but also experienced vomiting and diarrhoea too. Mia also recommended those using Mounjaro to not move up a dose every four weeks unless it is necessary. Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ It also amassed 2,111 likes and 171 comments, as many eagerly rushed to praise her jaw-dropping glow up. Oh my goodness Mia! Look at that waistline TikTok user One person said: 'You look amazing.' Another added: 'Absolutely incredible. Well done you!' A third commented: 'Wow amazing results. You're looking fabulous!' Not only this, but at the same time, someone else penned: 'Oh my goodness Mia! Look at that waistline.' 'Potential to kill' Although many were impressed with Mia's weight loss, users should note that Mounjaro can have fatal consequences. The drugs can be lawfully supplied when prescribed by a practitioner - such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber. 4 But increasingly, people have been buying them through online pharmacies with insufficient checks. Only recently, figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency revealed Read more on the Irish Sun And the family of a man from Burton upon Trent, Staffs, who died after taking Mounjaro, are now Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
