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Elon Musk’s reign with Grok 3 didn’t last long—Anthropic just launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and it’s already setting a new benchmark. With better reasoning, sharper coding, and fewer unnecessary refusals, this upgrade pushes AI even further.

On top of that, Claude Code is here—a command-line AI assistant built to speed up software development, with deeper GitHub integration making it an even stronger dev companion.

But that’s not all. Anthropic also seems to have taken a page from Andrej Karpathy’s playbook, following his idea that “games are a good benchmark for LLMs.” They’ve even launched a Twitch channel where Claude plays Pokémon live—because why not test AI in the wild?

Top AI news

1. Claude 3.7: Smarter AI Reasoning
Anthropic has launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model featuring "extended thinking" for step-by-step reasoning. It excels in coding, achieving top scores in SWE-bench Verified and TAU-bench. The model also introduces Claude Code, an AI-powered command-line assistant that automates development tasks. Additionally, Claude 3.7 reduces unnecessary refusals by 45%, making it more responsive. GitHub integration has been expanded, allowing developers to connect repositories for debugging and feature development. Available across all paid plans, this release marks a significant step in AI-driven reasoning and automation.

2. Adobe launches Photoshop mobile with AI-powered editing
Adobe has launched Photoshop for iPhone, bringing professional-grade editing tools and Firefly AI-powered features like Generative Fill and Object Select to mobile users. The app offers a free version with essential tools and a premium plan for advanced features. Designed for intuitive touch-based editing, it integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud, enabling cross-device workflows. Firefly AI ensures commercially safe generative content. An Android version is expected later this year, expanding accessibility for creators and businesses alike.

3. AI reshaping banking jobs
DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, plans to replace 4,000 temporary jobs with AI over the next three years through natural attrition. Permanent employees will not be affected, with 13,000 staff undergoing AI and data training. This move aligns with a global trend, as banks worldwide may cut up to 200,000 jobs due to automation. The IMF warns that AI could impact 40% of jobs globally, emphasizing the need for workforce adaptation. Companies must proactively upskill employees to stay competitive in an AI-driven economy.

Bonus. The evolving relationship between humans and AI-driven robots
This article reviews three books examining our evolving relationship with AI and robotics. Eve Herold’s Robots and the People Who Love Them argues that AI is overcoming Moravec’s paradox, but overlooks past failures like SoftBank’s Pepper. Sarah A. Bell’s Vox ex Machina explores the history of voice synthesis and our tendency to anthropomorphize machines. Antonio A. Casilli’s Waiting for Robots reveals the hidden human labor behind AI, challenging the myth of full automation. The article highlights how we shape AI while simultaneously adapting ourselves to fit its logic.

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What Claude Code looks like in action!

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