Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8, California sues 23andMe over data breach, Waymo offers new Ojai autonomous taxi rides.
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Blue Origin New Glenn explosion threatens launch timeline and Artemis plans
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a static-fire test in Florida, likely causing significant damage to its only launch pad and delaying operations by at least a year. The setback threatens plans for near-monthly launches supporting NASA, Amazon, and other customers, while also putting pressure on the Blue Moon lunar lander program tied to Artemis missions. With United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan also facing issues, U.S. heavy-lift and lunar launch capacity becomes more dependent on SpaceX.
Source: Ars Technica
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8 with “dynamic workflows” for large-scale AI tasks
Anthropic released Opus 4.8 just 41 days after the prior version, citing improved benchmark performance and better handling of uncertainty, including more frequent flagging of questionable outputs. The update also introduces “Dynamic Workflows,” a research-preview feature that enables coordination across hundreds of parallel AI agents for complex tasks like large codebase migrations.
Source: TechCrunch
Reuters: Tesla AI trainers say self-driving system falls short of safety claims
Current and former Tesla data labelers told Reuters they do not trust Full Self-Driving and frequently observed failures involving pedestrians, animals, emergency vehicles, and basic road rules. The report also says Tesla’s safety comparisons rely on disputed methodology, including mismatched crash metrics and failure to account for vehicle age, which researchers said can make the system appear safer than it is.
Source: Reuters
California sues 23andMe over 2023 genetic data breach affecting millions
California’s attorney general sued 23andMe, alleging the company failed to protect sensitive genetic data tied to nearly 7 million users following a 2023 breach. The lawsuit claims the company ignored warning signs, responded too slowly to known attack methods, and later misrepresented the severity of the incident. Exposed data included DNA profiles, health reports, and family information.
Source: Associated Press
Waymo launches cheaper sixth-generation Ojai robotaxi built in China
Waymo has begun offering rides in its new Ojai robotaxi in select U.S. cities, marking its first purpose-built autonomous vehicle and a major cost reduction versus prior fleets. The vehicle, built by Zeekr in China, reduces sensor count by 42 percent and lowers per-unit cost to about $125,000, helping support Waymo’s push toward 1 million weekly rides by the end of 2026. The move has also drawn political scrutiny due to its reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
Source: TNW
MediaTek expands Intel partnership for advanced chip packaging alongside TSMC
MediaTek says it is now working with Intel on advanced chip packaging while maintaining its long-standing relationship with TSMC, giving it access to multiple leading manufacturing ecosystems. The company is positioning the move as a way to improve flexibility and strengthen its competitive edge in AI-driven chip design.
Source: Nikkei Asia
BYD unveils advanced self-driving chip in China’s intensifying EV race
BYD has introduced a new suite of EV technologies, including what it describes as its most advanced chip for assisted driving systems. The move comes amid rising competition in China’s EV market from companies like Huawei, XPeng, and Xiaomi, all racing to improve autonomous and software-driven vehicle capabilities.
Source: Bloomberg
Disney reportedly considers shutting down standalone Hulu app by end of 2026
A leaked internal memo suggests Disney may shut down Hulu’s standalone app as its content and features are integrated into Disney+, potentially by the end of 2026. While standalone subscriptions and bundles would continue, internal development for Hulu as a separate product is reportedly slowing.
Source: Engadget
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