AI Company Asks Job Applicants Not to Use AI in Job Applications article. "Anthropic, the developer of the conversational AI assistant Claude, doesn’t want prospective new hires using AI assistants in their applications, regardless of whether they’re in marketing or engineering." Anthropic, the company that made one of the most popular AI writing assistants in the world, requires job applicants to agree that they won’t use an AI assistant to help write their application. “While we encourage people to use AI systems during their role to help them work faster and more effectively, please do not use AI assistants during the application process,” the applications say. “We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. Please indicate 'Yes' if you have read and agree.” Spoiler: Rest of aricle ...The field was spotted by Simon Willison, an open source developer. The question shows Anthropic trying to get around a problem it’s helping create: people relying so heavily on AI assistants that they struggle to form opinions of their own. It’s also a moot question, as Anthropic and its competitors have created AI models so indistinguishable from human speech as to be nearly undetectable. These AI models are also replacing the kinds of roles Anthropic is hiring for, leaving people in communications and coding fields searching for employment. Last month, after Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a model so good it threw U.S. AI companies into a tailspin, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the race to make more, better, and faster AI models is “existentially important.” And last year, Anthropic’s data scraper, which it uses to feed its AI assistant models the kind of human-produced work the company requires applicants to demonstrate, systematically ignored instructions to not scrape websites and hit some sites millions of times a day. Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
@Mango Continuing our conversation, this appears to be a rapid advance in robot maneuverability and balance. I'm impressed. A lengthy video demonstrating advanced dexterity at various tasks would go much further in convincing skeptics like me that affordable, personal humanoid robots could become a reality, instead of something on Black Mirror.
Decades ago, there used to be a large amount of Computer Tech Companies around Boston. That Theater is/was named after An Wang who founded Wang Laboratories which was in a Computer Tech Company. Having a performance based on Tech in a Theater named after a Tech guy is fitting.
I agree that the technology is moving quickly. Probably not ready to test for Black Belt, but maybe in a few years. The timing between the Robot and the Human Dancers seems to be off a bit, but it does show the progress that they are able to get it this close.
Japanese Scientists Create Artificial Blood That Could Save Millions in Emergencies A group of Japanese scientists has just pulled off a major breakthrough—one that could shift how the world handles medical emergencies. Japanese scientists have created artificial blood that works for patients of any blood type. Even more impressive? It can be stored at room temperature for over a year. According to The Brew News, the artificial blood is made using lab-grown red blood cells and platelets wrapped in synthetic bubbles. These bubbles allow the artificial blood to perform key functions just like the real thing—carrying oxygen and forming clots. This innovation could have major implications, especially during natural disasters or mass-casualty events. Right now, real blood needs refrigeration and matching to specific blood types. This new formula bypasses all of that. How Does Artificial Blood Actually Work? The core of this innovation lies in its simplicity and versatility. The artificial blood contains two lab-grown components: red blood cells and platelets. Wrapped in lipid-based synthetic bubbles, these elements mimic natural blood behavior. Unlike traditional blood, which expires quickly and requires cold storage, this synthetic version can be kept at room temperature for over a year. This opens the door for emergency responders, hospitals, and even military medics to stockpile life-saving supplies without worrying about waste. It also eliminates the need to match blood types, which is often one of the biggest barriers to rapid response during trauma cases. Life-Saving Potential in Emergencies and Disasters This discovery isn’t just a lab win—it’s a practical solution to a real-world problem. Emergencies like earthquakes, car crashes, and battlefield injuries demand quick access to blood. This innovation provides exactly that. Artificial blood that doesn’t expire quickly and can be given to anyone has the potential to transform first aid and trauma care globally. It could also help in rural or under-resourced regions where traditional blood storage and transport are difficult. What’s Next? Clinical Trials and Approval Right now, researchers are preparing for human trials and regulatory evaluations. If successful, the artificial blood could be on the market in the next few years. Medical experts believe this could be one of the most revolutionary tools in healthcare, especially in terms of reducing the risks associated with traditional blood transfusions like rejection or infection.
It is a Baby - Miniature, but they are working on it. Honda Conducts Successful Launch and Landing Test of Experimental Reusable Rocket TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2025 – Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a research and development subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket*1 (6.3 m in length, 85 cm in diameter, 900 kg dry weight/1,312 kg wet weight) developed independently by Honda. The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda landed a rocket after reaching an altitude of nearly 300 meters. This test marked the first launch and landing test conducted by Honda with an aim to demonstrate key technologies essential for rocket reusability, such as flight stability during ascent and descent, as well as landing capability. Through this successful test, Honda achieved its intended rocket behaviors for the launch and landing (reaching an altitude of 271.4 m, and landing within 37cm of the target touchdown point, with a flight duration of 56.6 sec), while obtaining data during the ascent and descent. ＜Overview of launch and landing test of a Honda reusable rocket＞ ・Purpose: Establishment of key technologies necessary for a reusable rocket ・Location: Honda facility in Taiki Town*2, Hiroo District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan ・Date/Time: June 17, 2025. Launch time: 16:15 *1 A reusable rocket, also known as a reusable launch vehicle (RLV), is a type of rocket that, unlike a conventional expendable launch vehicle (ELV), can be used repeatedly in a short period of time. A reusable rocket is launched in a vertical position, reaches an altitude of around 100 kilometers, and then lands back on earth while maintaining a vertical position. *2 Taiki Town, located in southeastern Hokkaido, Japan, has been developing itself as a “space town” through the joint efforts of public and private sectors, and various aviation/space related tests are being conducted by a wide range of organizations including JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), businesses and universities. ＜Safety measures for Honda rocket testing＞ Since 2024, Honda has been safely conducting engine combustion tests and hovering tests for its reusable rockets in Taiki Town in Hiroo District, Hokkaido, Japan. As with all previous tests, Honda conducted this launch and landing test while placing the highest priority on safety and with the understanding and cooperation of local authorities and residents. Specific safety measures taken for this test A restricted area with a 1-kilometer radius was established. During the test, access to the area was restricted through the installation of signs and gates, as well as the deployment of security personnel. The restricted area was defined by calculating the potential area where the rocket could fall to earth in the event of a thrust cut-off and by adding a sufficient buffer zone (safe distance calculated based on the guidelines set forth by the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan) that would cover the potential area where a blast wave, debris dispersion, or fireballs could impact in the event of an explosion within the potential fall area. The experimental rocket was equipped with a safety system to prevent deviation from a pre-defined flight corridor, speed and attitude conditions, ensuring no impact beyond the restricted area. ＜Honda initiatives in the areas of rocket research＞ As announced in 2021, Honda has been pursuing research and development in the field of space technologies while viewing it as a place to take on challenges to realize the “dreams” and “potential” of people worldwide while leveraging its core technologies. Honda has the aim to enable people to transcend the constraints of time, place or ability and make people’s daily lives more enjoyable. Examples of Honda initiatives toward creating new value in the ultimate environment of outer space include research into a circulative renewable energy system, key robotic technologies for use in outer space and reusable rockets. Inspired by the dream of young Honda engineers who wanted to build rockets by utilizing core technologies amassed by Honda through the development of various products, such as combustion and control technologies, Honda started rocket research based on the belief that it has the potential to contribute more to people’s daily lives by launching satellites with its own rockets, that could lead to various services*3 that are also compatible with other Honda business. In today’s world, vast amounts of data are consumed, with the growing expectation for greater utilization of a data system in outer space through expanded use of satellites. In light of this trend, the need for satellite launch rockets is also expected to increase in the coming years. In this market environment, Honda has chosen to take on the technological challenge of developing reusable rockets by utilizing Honda technologies amassed in the development of various products and automated driving systems, based on a belief that reusable rockets will contribute to achieving sustainable transportation. Although Honda rocket research is still in the fundamental research phase, and no decisions have been made regarding commercialization of these rocket technologies, Honda will continue making progress in the fundamental research with a technology development goal of realizing technological capability to enable a suborbital launch by 2029.
