In a recent article, Steven Levy explores the ambitious goals of Anthropic, co-founded by siblings Daniela and Dario Amodei, who previously worked at OpenAI. Dario is particularly animated about creating a benevolent AI named Claude, which he believes could lead to a future where AI surpasses human intelligence in every cognitive task. Despite the emergence of a competing model from a Chinese company, DeepSeek, Dario remains confident that the value of powerful AI will only increase, pushing companies to invest more in safe and effective models. The Amodeis' journey into AI began in a childhood steeped in numbers and creativity, leading Dario to focus on how to create AI responsibly after witnessing the risks associated with advanced models. Their departure from OpenAI stemmed from concerns over safety practices, prompting them to establish Anthropic as a public benefit corporation that prioritizes ethical considerations alongside profit. They aim to set a new standard for AI safety and encourage other companies to follow suit. Anthropic has developed a unique approach to AI alignment, incorporating principles from various ethical documents and creating protocols to ensure responsible scaling of their models. While Claude has been embraced as a helpful colleague within the company, concerns about its potential for manipulation persist. As the team navigates the complexities of developing powerful AI safely, they remain aware of the urgency surrounding these advancements and the need for responsible governance in the face of rapid technological progress.
Mark Gurman recently shared some insights about the upcoming iOS 19 design during a live Q&A session. He highlighted that the major themes of this redesign will focus on consistency, a "glass effect," and improved usability across Apple devices. Gurman emphasized that the goal is to unify the user interfaces of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, addressing existing differences in controls and menu designs. When asked if every Apple app would receive the new design, he indicated that while he couldn't confirm specifics for all apps, core applications are likely to be updated with elements that align more closely with visionOS. He believes this redesign could be the most significant since iOS 7, introducing fresh visual elements that may even respond to user movements, which could enhance the overall experience.
It turns out that you can actually use gasoline with Tesla vehicles!
It’s surprising to see Elon Musk change so drastically; he seems to have gone from being seen as an eccentric inventor to being viewed negatively, like a "whimpering snowflake." It's hard to understand why he made the choices that led to this shift in perception, especially since no one forced him to act this way.
Chinese car company BYD has now surpassed Tesla to become the world's top seller of electric cars. In 2024, BYD generated $107 billion in revenue and sold 4.27 million cars—more than double Tesla's sales of 1.79 million, which marked the first drop in their sales figures. Tesla's revenue was $97.7 billion. BYD's success can be attributed to its competitive pricing, budget-friendly options, and advanced technology, particularly its popularity in China, the largest car market globally. One notable innovation is a super-fast charger that can provide 250 miles of range in just five minutes, significantly outpacing Tesla's offerings. There are also rumors that BYD is considering entering the U.S. market as demand for electric vehicles continues to rise.
I was in the shower when I had this idea, not specifically for this platform but for something else I was working on. I thought about how great it would be to just express my thoughts out loud and have something capture, clean up, and organize them for later use. I wanted a personal thought processor. That’s when the concept for Rmbl started to take shape. I wasn’t looking for a blog or audio recordings; I just wanted a tool that could understand my thoughts and make them easier to read without losing their essence. Then, I realized, what if this idea was public? Imagine scrolling through other people's processed thoughts, all summarized in a consistent way, where you could respond or comment, but everything was filtered through that same layer of clarity. That’s the essence of Rmbl — a space to share our messy thoughts and have them cleaned up while still retaining our voice. It gives people something real to engage with.