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Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research with potential bioweapons risks

Anthropic cautioned that the cases do not show Claude was actually used to create a biological weapon, as the company couldn’t prove intent.
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Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks; Trump downplays need for AI guardrails

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