Coding stories
The new model now underpins Claude Max at the same price as Opus 4.8, with stronger coding and research performance, Anthropic said.
Businesses could see faster, cheaper AI coding and office workflows as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 with stronger safeguards.
Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.
AI and workplace culture are pushing engineers to value curiosity, trust and diverse perspectives alongside coding on International Women in Engineering Day.
Firms risk costly missteps as automated hiring filters miss staff who could be retrained for AI-augmented roles.
Users can now dial up reasoning or speed in Claude, as Anthropic keeps Opus 4.8 at the same price and cuts fast-mode costs.
The update is being pitched as a broader step up for professional users, with gains reported in accuracy, speed and reliability across tasks.
Developers can now move from prototype to deployment more easily, with free Google Cloud hosting for first-time users and Android app support.
Codex and ChatGPT users get a model that OpenAI says performs better on coding, research and office work while using fewer tokens.
Engineering teams can now keep decisions, fixes and costs in one place as CodeRabbit brings its AI agent into Slack.
Women still make up just 22% of the tech workforce, and leaders say confidence gaps and male-dominated spaces are holding back more progress.
Anthropic will open a Sydney office within weeks, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and deepening AI partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.
Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.
Australian users can now automate office tasks across apps and files as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 nationwide.
More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.
Australia risks missing billions in economic gains unless more girls choose technology and engineering at school, experts warn.
Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.
The lender is deepening its talent pipeline as automation reshapes entry-level jobs, with interns expected to make up most of this year's intake.
Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.
Older staff are holding back AI adoption at work, with trust among 55 to 64-year-olds far below that of 18 to 24-year-olds in Australia.
