Anthropic Shipped Its Best Features Yet. Then, Got Banned by the US Government.

Author(s): Adham Khaled Originally published on Towards AI. Recurring tasks, remote code sessions, a Pentagon ultimatum, a federal ban, and a retired AI with a Substack — all in seven days. If you had Cowork open, you got a notification: Claude can now run recurring tasks on a schedule. Set it once. Let it run. No babysitting required. Claude can now run recurring tasks on a schedule.The article discusses recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI, Claude, as it introduces new features like recurring tasks and remote sessions while simultaneously facing a Federal ban due to concerns over its use in surveillance and autonomous weapons. The ongoing conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon highlights the balancing act of deploying powerful technology responsibly while navigating government pressures. Amidst mounting tension, Anthropic’s commitment to ethical principles prompts a broader conversation about the implications of AI technology on national security and civil liberties. Read the full blog for free on Medium. Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor. Published via Towards AI