BREAKING AI NEWS

Anthropic drops 'world's best coding model' 🧑‍💻 

Anthropic has launched Claude 4 Opus and Claude 4 Sonnet, marking a major leap in AI-driven coding. The company claims Opus 4 is the most advanced coding model, outperforming rivals like OpenAI’s Codex-1 and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro on SWE-bench. Here are the key features:

• Hybrid Reasoning Modes: Users can toggle between instant responses and extended thinking, allowing deeper problem-solving.

• Autonomous Coding: Opus 4 can code for hours at a time, maintaining coherence across long-running tasks.

• Parallel Tool Use: The models integrate with IDEs via Claude Code extensions, supporting multi-tool workflows.

• Security Enhancements: Anthropic has implemented ASL-3 safeguards to prevent misuse in sensitive applications.

With agentic AI becoming the industry standard, Claude 4 Opus positions Anthropic as a leader in autonomous programming and AI-assisted development.

OpenAI and Jony Ive’s new AI device 🤖 

OpenAI and former Apple designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a mystery AI device, following OpenAI’s $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive’s startup, io. The device is rumored to be a compact, screen-free wearable, designed to seamlessly integrate AI into daily life.

• Minimalist Design: The device is reportedly slightly larger than the AI Pin, resembling the iPod Shuffle in form factor.

• Always-On AI: Equipped with cameras and microphones, it will maintain full awareness of users’ surroundings.

• No Display: Unlike smartphones, it will rely on voice interaction and environmental detection.

• Mass Production in 2027: OpenAI plans to manufacture the device outside China, likely in Vietnam, to avoid geopolitical risks.

• Third Core Device: Positioned as a new category alongside laptops and smartphones, it aims to reduce screen dependency.

Microsoft Notepad can now write for you using generative AI 🗒️ 

Microsoft has introduced AI-powered writing assistance in Notepad, allowing users to generate text based on prompts 🗒️ 

This feature, called Write, is part of a Windows 11 update for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. Users can right-click anywhere in a document or select text to access AI-powered drafting and editing ✅ 

Additionally, Microsoft has enhanced Paint with an AI-driven sticker generator and Snipping Tool with AI-powered screenshot cropping. These updates reflect Microsoft's broader push to integrate AI into everyday applications, making productivity tools smarter and more intuitive for users 📈 

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1. Log into Loom and record an instructional video of something you want to delegate 📽️
   
   Make sure to copy the transcript of the whole video in the “Transcript” tab ✅

2. Open ChatGPT and paste this prompt:

   "Transform this transcript from an instructional video into a comprehensive set of actionable steps to create an SOP (standard operating procedure), that will be easy for a team member to understand and execute. The transcript includes [briefly describe the task or process covered]. You should highlight key points, cautionary notes, and tips for efficiency. The goal outcome is a step-by-step guide I can use for effective delegation, that minimizes misunderstandings and errors and maximizes productivity and accuracy in task execution: [Include the transcript]"

3. Now, just copy the response and give your team member or supplier the video and the new SOP ✅ 

4. Review and export your presentation in your preferred format.

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