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.
