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14 Apr 2026

Leaked screenshots reveal Anthropic's secret full-stack app builder inside Claude chatbot

Leaked screenshots on X reveal Anthropic is testing a full-stack app builder within its Claude chatbot. The new feature enables users to generate applications from simple text prompts with live previews, integrated databases, and one-click deployment. If launched, this no-code tool would directly compete with vibe-coding leader Lovable, potentially disrupting the company's $6.6 billion business and reshaping Anthropic's relationships with platforms that currently rely on Claude models.

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ASUS launches Zenbook and Vivobook lineup with AI chips, OLED displays starting at ₹98,990

ASUS has unveiled its latest Zenbook and Vivobook lineup in India, featuring AI-powered processors from Intel and Qualcomm, OLED displays, and innovative Ceraluminum material. The new laptops in India range from ₹98,990 for Vivobook models to ₹2,99,990 for the dual-screen Zenbook DUO, with pre-orders now live and sales beginning April 21.

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Synera raises $40M to deploy agentic AI agents that autonomously execute engineering workflows

Bremen-based Synera has secured $40 million in Series B funding led by Revaia to expand its agentic AI platform that deploys autonomous AI agents across engineering workflows. The platform integrates with over 75 existing tools and is already deployed at NASA, BMW, Airbus, and Volvo Trucks, executing complex engineering tasks without human intervention at each step.

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Helical raises $10M to turn bio foundation models into production drug discovery systems

London-based AI pharma startup Helical has secured $10 million in seed funding to build the infrastructure that turns biological foundation models into reproducible drug discovery workflows. Already in production with multiple top-20 pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, the company aims to compress discovery timelines from years to weeks by bridging the gap between computational predictions and scientific decision-making.

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Tesla Shanghai factory could unlock mass production of humanoid robots, executive says

Tesla vice president Wang Hao believes the company's Shanghai factory operations hold the key to scaling humanoid robot production. During a facility tour, he called the manufacturing arm a 'golden key' to solving mass production challenges as Tesla shifts focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and robotics.

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LinkedIn AI testing marketplace where trainers earn up to Rs 14,000 per hour training chatbots

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace that lets users earn up to Rs 14,000 ($150) per hour as AI trainers. The Microsoft-owned platform has listed over a dozen roles spanning coding, finance, healthcare, and linguistics, where human experts rate responses, flag errors, and stress-test chatbots to improve their performance.

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Nissan bets on AI driving tech for 90% of cars as turnaround plan cuts 11 models from lineup

Nissan announced an aggressive push into autonomous driving, planning to deploy AI driving technology across 90% of its vehicle lineup while cutting 11 models. CEO Ivan Espinosa revealed the strategy includes new hybrid and electric models, partnerships with Wayve and Uber for robotaxis, and ambitious sales targets of 1 million vehicles each in the U.S. and China by 2030.

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UK Department for Transport uses Google Cloud AI to analyze 100,000+ public responses

The UK Department for Transport partnered with Google Cloud and the Alan Turing Institute to build an AI-powered Consultation Analysis Tool that processes over 100,000 public feedback responses in hours instead of months. The system achieves 90% accuracy while saving up to £4 million annually, enabling faster policy decisions with human oversight at its core.

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Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to accelerate drug discovery and obesity treatment development

Novo Nordisk announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations, from drug discovery to manufacturing. The Danish drugmaker aims to analyze complex datasets, identify promising drug candidates faster, and regain competitive ground in the weight-loss drug market against rival Eli Lilly. Full integration is planned by the end of 2026.

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DEEPX AI chip startup eyes IPO after $408M funding round, expands Hyundai robotics partnership

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX is preparing for an IPO after raising over $408 million in its ongoing funding round. The company is expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a generative AI computing platform for robots using its next-generation low-power chips, positioning itself as a key player in Seoul's push to become an AI leader.

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Anthropic draws investor offers at $800 billion valuation as AI competition intensifies

Anthropic has received multiple investor offers at an $800 billion valuation, more than double its February worth of $380 billion. The Claude maker's run-rate revenue surged from $9 billion to $30 billion in months, driven by coding tools demand. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces investor scrutiny over its $852 billion valuation amid strategic shifts and enterprise market challenges.

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DaVinci Resolve 21 launches Photo page with RAW editing and AI tools to challenge Adobe Lightroom

Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in public beta at NAB 2026, introducing a dedicated Photo page that brings professional color grading to still images. The update includes RAW editing, camera tethering for Sony and Canon models, and AI-powered features like AI Magic Mask and AI UltraSharpen. Most features are available in the free version, with the paid Studio version costing $295.

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Scientists reveal which phone swipes tire you out most with new AI simulation tool

Researchers from Aalto and Leipzig Universities developed Log2Motion, an AI model that translates smartphone interaction logs into simulated human movement to measure physical fatigue. The tool reveals that up-down and down-up swipes require the most effort, while tapping small icons and screen corners also demands additional physical exertion from phone gestures.

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OpenAI acquires Hiro Finance, signaling push into AI-powered financial planning for consumers

OpenAI has acquired AI personal finance startup Hiro Finance in a deal that brings founder Ethan Bloch and his team to the ChatGPT maker. Founded in 2023, Hiro offered AI-powered financial planning that helped users model what-if scenarios based on salary, debts, and spending. The startup will shut down operations on April 20, raising questions about OpenAI's strategy in consumer financial planning versus enterprise offerings.

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AI Chatbots Give Misleading Medical Advice Half the Time, Multiple Studies Reveal

Multiple studies reveal AI chatbots deliver problematic health advice 50% of the time, with some platforms fabricating medical references at rates up to 34%. As one in three Americans now turn to AI for health information, researchers warn these tools lack clinical judgment and produce authoritative-sounding but potentially dangerous responses, especially when patient data is incomplete.

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