AI agent Claude is building the next version of itself, Anthropic says
Anthropic states that its AI agent, Claude, is developing its next iteration, amidst ongoing concerns from industry experts regarding AI's potential power and risks. Journalist Sebastian Mallaby discussed this development on CBS News, referencing his op-ed which suggests that Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei's calls for slowing AI development are insufficient.
This report uniquely highlights the specific AI agent, Claude, building its own next version, unlike general discussions about AI development.
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PublishedOffset at this time: UTC+0Sep 18, 2026, 18:51 UTC
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Anthropic says AI agent Claude is building the next version of itself as industry experts continue to sound alarms about the technology's potential power and risks. Journalist and author Sebastian Mallaby joins CBS News to discuss his new op-ed saying calls by Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei to slow down AI development don't go far enough.
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