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Anthropic staffers are once again raising the alarm about AI catastrophe risks, and the fact that it's happening again is itself the story. When the people building these systems feel compelled to speak publicly about existential danger, that tension between mission and momentum is worth taking seriously.
Meanwhile, a credit dispute is rippling through the AI research community. OpenAI's Sébastien Bubeck is denying allegations that he tried to cut an Anthropic mathematician out of recognition for work on a significant problem. The details remain contested, but it's a reminder that behind the billion-dollar rivalries, there are individual researchers whose contributions can get lost in the noise.
And if you were hoping to keep your T-Mobile plan exactly as it is when iOS twenty-seven rolls out, think again. The carrier is planning to charge five dollars a month for iPhone Handoff functionality, a feature that lets calls and messages flow between your iPhone and other Apple devices. Carriers monetizing what many users consider basic continuity is a trade-off worth watching closely.
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