Anthropic just dropped Claude 4, its most advanced AI model yet, boasting better coding skills and even the ability to play Pokemon for longer stretches. But the bigger story here isn’t just raw power—it’s safety. The company’s pushing hard to curb deepfakes, shrink AI’s carbon footprint, and bake in safeguards to prevent misuse. Think of it as a smarter, more responsible AI that (hopefully) won’t go rogue.

Editor’s Note: As AI gets scarily good at mimicking humans and churning out code, the race isn’t just about who builds the fastest bot—it’s about who keeps it from going off the rails. Anthropic’s focus on safety and ethics could set a new standard, especially as regulators scramble to catch up. For users, it’s a sign that smarter AI might also mean safer AI—assuming the promises hold up.