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Anthropic's Claude AI Can Now Use Your Computer [10-26-2024]

Anthropic Introduces New 'Computer Use' Feature in Latest AI Update

Anthropic's latest AI update, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, introduces a new 'computer use' feature that enables the AI to control a computer's screen, move the cursor, click buttons, and type text. This feature is now available to developers in public beta. However, Anthropic cautions that the 'computer use' capability is still experimental and may be 'cumbersome and error-prone.' The company aims to gather feedback from developers to improve the capability over time.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/22/24276822/anthopic-claude-3-5-sonnet-computer-use-ai


Astronomers Urge FCC to Halt New Starlink Launches Due to Environmental Concerns

A group of 120 astronomers and space experts are urging the FCC to pause new Starlink launches from SpaceX until the environmental impact of 'mega constellations' can be fully investigated. They have voiced concerns about the potential environmental harm caused by the large number of disposable satellites being launched into low-Earth orbit, and are calling for a federal environmental review before approving more satellite launches. The FCC has not yet responded to the astronomers' request.

Source: https://www.pcmag.com/news/astronomers-push-fcc-to-halt-new-starlink-launches-citing-environment


Boeing Considers Sale of Space Business Amid Financial Strain and Talks with Blue Origin

Boeing is reportedly considering the sale of its space business unit amid financial strain, and is currently in talks with Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos. The potential sale would include the Starliner space taxi program and operations related to the International Space Station. This consideration comes after Boeing reported a $6 billion loss in its commercial aircraft unit and faced scrutiny over production processes and work culture.

Source: https://fortune.com/2024/10/25/boeing-space-business-sale-jeff-bezoss-blue-origin-elon-musk-spacex/


TSMC Founder Warns of Severe Challenges as Free Trade of Semiconductors Falters

Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company or "TSMC", has said the company will soon face its “most severe” challenges in driving growth at a time that the US is controlling the flows of cutting-edge chips to China. Chang emphasized that free trade of semiconductors, particularly the most advanced ones, has died, posing a significant challenge for TSMC in continuing its growth amidst this environment.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-26/tsmc-faces-severe-challenges-as-free-trade-falters-founder-says


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