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Anthropic asks Claude users to share voice data for AI model training
Anthropic has started asking Claude users to voluntarily share their voice conversations to help train and improve its AI models. The new prompt appears when using Claude’s voice features and explicitly asks users to allow Anthropic to use their voice data for AI training. “Allow us to use your voice data to improve our AI […]
Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
Google’s Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time. As spotted by TestingCatalog on X, Google is testing desktop control for Gemini, and there are references to a new hidden “Additional sandbox options” setting in the Gemini Desktop app. […]
Anthropic turns Claude into an AI marketplace with 2,000+ plugins and connectors
Anthropic has just announced a new Claude Marketplace, and it brings all AI-related tools into one place, including plugins, connectors, agents, and more. Claude’s marketplace is already public, and Anthropic says it’s already offering more than 2,000 connectors and plugins. These plugins or connectors are available from companies like Atlassian, Google, Microsoft, Notion, Salesforce, and […]
Claude Opus 5.5 uses 95% fewer em dashes, but its answers are getting longer
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 appears to be changing how it writes, with new analysis showing fewer obvious AI writing patterns, shorter sentences, and simpler wording compared with Opus 5. Claude Opus 5.5 is not only one of the best models for coding, but it also appears to be a bit better at writing, as Anthropic […]
Anthropic rolls out up to $250 in free Claude Code credits, but only for cloud sessions
Anthropic now allows you to run Claude Code via cloud sessions without signing up for the research preview, and it’s offering up to $250 in free promotional credits. Cloud sessions run Claude Code on Anthropic’s infrastructure instead of your own computer, so you can start a task, leave it running remotely, and return later to […]
Anthropic wants Claude to analyze your bank account and financial data
Anthropic is testing a new personal finance feature called “Claude Money” that will allow you to connect your bank accounts directly to Claude and “understand your money.” AI companies coming after your finances is not a new thing, as OpenAI has a similar feature, and Anthropic appears to be catching up. As spotted by TestingCatalog on […]
Hackers abused Claude to extract secrets from 1.8M Android apps
Anthropic says multiple threat groups, including the financially motivated and state-sponsored espionage groups linked to Russia and China, tried to abuse its Claude AI model for malicious purposes. The AI company says that between December 2025 and August 2026, it recorded various forms of artificial intelligence misuse, including for cyber and influence operations, surveillance, scams, […]
Anthropic confirms Claude is down, multiple models affected
Claude is experiencing an outage, with users encountering elevated errors when sending requests to multiple Anthropic AI models. The incident began on September 3, 2026, at around 9:41 AM ET, and is affecting several Claude models, including the company’s latest Mythos, Fable, and Opus models. According to Anthropic’s status page, the company initially said it was […]
Anthropic warns infostealer malware is hijacking Claude sessions to drain usage
Anthropic is warning some Claude users that infostealer malware on their PCs has stolen active Claude login sessions, allowing attackers to access accounts and consume their usage. The company is signing affected users out of Claude, removing saved payment methods, and refunding charges it identifies as unauthorized. “We have recently become aware of a bad […]
Anthropic is cutting Claude Code’s current weekly limits by 17%
Anthropic is permanently increasing Claude Code’s standard weekly usage limits by 25% for Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise plans, but it’s not as good as it sounds. If you use Claude, you’re actually getting a 17% reduction compared to what you have today. Claude Code currently has a temporary 50% increase in weekly limits, which […]