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Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 AI, Backed By Google And Amazon, Codes Nonstop For 7 Hours, Redefining Developer Productivity
, the artificial intelligence startup supported by Google-parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL)) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced Thursday that it introduced Claude Opus 4, a new model capable of coding autonomously for hours at a time. Anthropic is calling the release a major step forward for developer-focused AI, highlighting Claude Opus 4's ability to reason and execute autonomously for several hours, an advancement it says dramatically expands what AI agents can now accomplish. Don't Miss:Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. According to the company, the model recently completed a near-seven-hour uninterrupted coding session with e-commerce giant Rakuten, showcasing levels of performance far beyond Anthropic's previous releases. While the prior generation, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, could code for roughly 45 minutes, Opus 4 sustained high-functioning output for over six hours, enabling it to assist in complex software builds and long-form projects in real time, Reuters reports. Anthropic chief product officer Mike Krieger described in an interview with Reuters that the launch as a turning point. He said that for AI to significantly boost economic productivity, it must be capable of sustained, autonomous execution, something Opus 4 is now delivering at scale. Trending: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: . The company also unveiled Claude Sonnet 4, a more compact and cost-effective sibling to Opus. Both models were designed to perform a wide range of tasks, including web search, step-by-step reasoning, and long-form dialogue generation. But it's Opus 4's durability and coherence during marathon coding sessions that have drawn the most attention. Anthropic told MIT Technology Review that it used Opus 4 to autonomously play a 24-hour Pokémon game, which is another demonstration of the model's ability to operate in extended timelines without breakdowns in logic or consistency. To make its capabilities more accessible, Anthropic also announced the general release of Claude Code, a development tool designed for engineers. First previewed in February, the tool allows users to generate, review, and troubleshoot code directly with Claude models, including Opus 4 and Sonnet 4. Developers can now integrate the models into real workflows, from full-stack application design to bug fixes and documentation, Reuters says. According to Anthropic, Claude Code is now generally available with full integration into developer environments like VS Code, JetBrains, and GitHub. By expanding access to its software development kit and releasing native extensions, the company is positioning the tool for wider use across developer teams and software advancements arrive amid a flurry of competitive activity. According to Reuters, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced during its Build 2025 conference recently that it is preparing to integrate Anthropic's coding agent into its GitHub Copilot ecosystem, giving developers a choice of language models. With heavyweight backers like Google and Amazon, Anthropic is emerging as a key player in the next generation of generative AI. Its focus on building models that operate coherently over time positions it well for both developer and enterprise markets. Read Next: Here's what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 AI, Backed By Google And Amazon, Codes Nonstop For 7 Hours, Redefining Developer Productivity originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
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3 days ago
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AI is upending the job market, even at AI companies
AI's impact is affecting entry-level engineering roles. Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger said the company is focused on hiring more experienced employees instead. Anthropic's CEO, meanwhile, has warned that AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level jobs. Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger, who also cofounded Instagram, says the job market is going to be tough for new grads. Krieger told The New York Times' "Hard Fork" podcast on Friday that Anthropic is focused instead on hiring experienced engineers. He said he still has "some hesitancy" with entry-level workers. To some extent, that's a reflection of Anthropic's internal structure, which doesn't yet support a "really good internship program," Krieger said. Internships have long been the golden ticket to lucrative entry-level tech jobs. But it also shows how AI is upending the labor market, even at AI companies. As AI continues to evolve, Krieger said that the role of entry-level engineers is going to shift. On a recent episode of the 20VC podcast, Krieger said software engineers could see their job evolve in the next three years as coders outsource more of their work to AI. Humans will focus on "coming up with the right ideas, doing the right user interaction design, figuring out how to delegate work correctly, and then figuring out how to review things at scale — and that's probably some combination of maybe a comeback of some static analysis or maybe AI-driven analysis tools of what was actually produced." There is an exception, however. "If somebody was... extremely good at using Claude to do their work and map it out, of course, we would bring them on as well," Steve Mnich, a spokesperson for Anthropic, told Business Insider by email. Claude, Anthropic's flagship chatbot, has become known among users as a coding wizard with a manipulative streak. "So there is, I think, a continued role for people that have embraced these tools to make themselves, in many ways, as productive as a senior engineer." On its careers page, Anthropic is hiring for 200 roles across categories from AI research and engineering to communications and brand to software engineering infrastructure. BI reviewed the job descriptions for each of these roles and found that the majority require five or more years of experience, while a handful of jobs, particularly in sales, require between 1 and 2 years of experience. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has also warned about the threat AI poses to entry-level jobs, both inside and outside the AI industry. In an interview with Axios, Amodei said the technology could wipe out as much as 50% of entry-level jobs. "We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty and an obligation to be honest about what is coming," he told the outlet. "I don't think this is on people's radar." On Thursday, he told CNN that "AI is starting to get better than humans at almost all intellectual tasks, and we're going to collectively, as a society, grapple with it." David Hsu, the CEO of Retool, an AI application company with over 10,000 customers, including Boston Consulting Group, AWS, and Databricks, is also warning of changes on the horizon. He told BI that "workers have a lot of leverage over CEOs" in the current labor market. "I think CEOs are kind of tired of that. They're like, 'We need to get to the point where we can go replace labor with AI.'" Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI is upending the job market, even at AI companies
AI's impact is affecting entry-level engineering roles. Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger said the company is focused on hiring more experienced employees instead. Anthropic's CEO, meanwhile, has warned that AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level jobs. Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger, who also cofounded Instagram, says the job market is going to be tough for new grads. Krieger told The New York Times' "Hard Fork" podcast on Friday that Anthropic is focused instead on hiring experienced engineers. He said he still has "some hesitancy" with entry-level workers. To some extent, that's a reflection of Anthropic's internal structure, which doesn't yet support a "really good internship program," Krieger said. Internships have long been the golden ticket to lucrative entry-level tech jobs. But it also shows how AI is upending the labor market, even at AI companies. As AI continues to evolve, Krieger said that the role of entry-level engineers is going to shift. On a recent episode of the 20VC podcast, Krieger said software engineers could see their job evolve in the next three years as coders outsource more of their work to AI. Humans will focus on "coming up with the right ideas, doing the right user interaction design, figuring out how to delegate work correctly, and then figuring out how to review things at scale — and that's probably some combination of maybe a comeback of some static analysis or maybe AI-driven analysis tools of what was actually produced." There is an exception, however. "If somebody was... extremely good at using Claude to do their work and map it out, of course, we would bring them on as well," Steve Mnich, a spokesperson for Anthropic, told Business Insider by email. Claude, Anthropic's flagship chatbot, has become known among users as a coding wizard with a manipulative streak. "So there is, I think, a continued role for people that have embraced these tools to make themselves, in many ways, as productive as a senior engineer." On its careers page, Anthropic is hiring for 200 roles across categories from AI research and engineering to communications and brand to software engineering infrastructure. BI reviewed the job descriptions for each of these roles and found that the majority require five or more years of experience, while a handful of jobs, particularly in sales, require between 1 and 2 years of experience. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has also warned about the threat AI poses to entry-level jobs, both inside and outside the AI industry. In an interview with Axios, Amodei said the technology could wipe out as much as 50% of entry-level jobs. "We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty and an obligation to be honest about what is coming," he told the outlet. "I don't think this is on people's radar." On Thursday, he told CNN that "AI is starting to get better than humans at almost all intellectual tasks, and we're going to collectively, as a society, grapple with it." David Hsu, the CEO of Retool, an AI application company with over 10,000 customers, including Boston Consulting Group, AWS, and Databricks, is also warning of changes on the horizon. He told BI that "workers have a lot of leverage over CEOs" in the current labor market. "I think CEOs are kind of tired of that. They're like, 'We need to get to the point where we can go replace labor with AI.'" Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New York Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
The A.I. Jobpocalypse, Building at Anthropic with Mike Krieger and Hard Fork Crimes Division
Hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton Produced by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones Edited by Matt Collette Engineered by Chris Wood Original music by Dan PowellRowan Niemisto and Diane Wong This week, we dive into Kevin's recent column about how A.I. is affecting the job market for new graduates, and debate whether the job apocalypse is already here for entry-level work. Then Mike Krieger joins us to discuss the new Claude 4 model, the future of work and the online chatter over whether an A.I. system could blackmail you. And finally, it's time to open up the case files for another round of Hard Fork Crimes Division. Guest: Mike Krieger, chief product officer at Anthropic Additional Reading: For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here Another Suspect Is Charged in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case Elizabeth Holmes's Partner Has a New Blood-Testing Start-Up 'Hard Fork' is hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton and produced by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones. This episode was edited by Matt Collette. Engineering by Chris Wood and original music by Dan Powell, Diane Wong and Rowan Niemisto. Fact-checking by Ena Alvarado. Our executive producer is Jen Poyant. Special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Dahlia Haddad and Jeffrey Miranda.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Anthropic's Claude gets voice mode similar to ChatGPT, Gemini: How it works
Soon, Anthropic's Claude will let users speak directly to the AI chatbot and receive voice responses in real time. The feature is expected to roll out in English on the Claude mobile app soon Sweta Kumari New Delhi Anthropic is rolling out a voice mode feature on its Claude AI assistant. With it, the US-based artificial intelligence company brings hands-free, spoken conversation capabilities to Claude's mobile app. According to the company, the feature offers a more intuitive and accessible way to engage with the chatbot. Currently in beta, it is expected to be available in English over the next few weeks. Claude voice mode: How it works According to a report by TechCrunch, voice mode allows users to speak directly to Claude and receive real-time voice responses. The new feature is powered by the Claude Sonnet 4 model. Anthropic said the feature 'transforms how you interact with Claude,' enabling dynamic conversations while displaying key points on-screen for easy reference. Even if users are multitasking, they can switch between text and voice within the same conversation. Other AI platforms also offer voice-based chat experiences. OpenAI provides voice capabilities in ChatGPT, Google has Gemini Live, and xAI offers Grok's Voice Mode. However, Claude users can discuss content such as documents and images, choose from five voice options, and switch between voice and text. A transcript and summary of the conversation are available at the end. Claude voice mode: Usage limits and availability Voice conversations count towards a user's regular usage limits based on their subscription plan. For free users, voice mode enables approximately 20–30 voice messages before reaching session limits. Paid plans offer significantly higher usage caps, allowing for longer conversations. Only paid Claude subscribers can use a Google Workspace connector, enabling voice mode to access Google Calendar appointments and Gmail. Google Docs integration is limited to Claude Enterprise plans. According to TechCrunch, Anthropic Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger revealed in March that the company was developing voice capabilities. At the time, Anthropic was reportedly in talks with Amazon and ElevenLabs to explore further voice innovations. Claude voice mode: Controls Up arrow: Tap to send your voice message to Claude after speaking. Stop square: Tap to stop Claude's response mid-speech. Plus sign: Tap to access the camera, photos, or files. Exit (X): Tap to leave voice mode. Voice notes display key points in real time as Claude speaks.
