Anthropic says it is nearing self-improving AI
Claude chatbot developer Anthropic revealed in its recent IPO filing documents that it is nearing the threshold of creating a model capable of recursive self-improvement (RSI), a stage at which AI systems could train and improve themselves.
DC chefs push back as voters weigh foie gras ban
Washington, D.C. is preparing to vote on a controversial food measure that would prohibit the sale of foie gras and ban the force-feeding of ducks through a metal tube, a practice used to produce the French delicacy.
Rising premiums and limited options cloud start of ACA open enrollment
The enrollment window for 2027 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) opened Sunday in most US states, with rising premiums and fewer insurance options creating challenges for consumers.