Anthropic has begun previewing a new "auto mode" inside Claude Code, offering a middle ground between the default safety‑first behavior and fully autonomous operation. The feature uses a classifier to allow Claude to perform actions it deems safe while steering away from potentially dangerous commands, such as mass file deletions or malicious code execution. Anthropic cites recent high‑profile AI‑related outages as motivation, and warns that the system is not flawless. The mode is initially available to team‑plan users, with broader Enterprise and API rollout planned in the coming days. Read more →

Anthropic has launched an auto mode for its Claude Code tool, allowing the AI to act on users' behalf while reducing the risk of unwanted actions. The feature flags and blocks potentially risky operations, prompting the model to retry or request user intervention. Currently available as a research preview for Team plan users, Anthropic plans to extend access to Enterprise and API users in the coming days. The company emphasizes that the tool remains experimental and recommends use in isolated environments. Read more →

Anthropic announced that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to operate directly on a user's computer. The new functionality lets the AI open files, browse the web, and run development tools. When activated, Claude first looks for connectors to services like Google Workspace or Slack, but can still perform tasks without a connector. The system asks for permission before taking actions, and Anthropic advises against using it for sensitive data. The feature launches as a research preview for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on macOS and integrates with the Dispatch messaging platform. Read more →

OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Astral, the creator of popular open‑source Python development tools such as uv, Ruff, and ty. The acquisition will integrate Astral’s projects into OpenAI’s Codex team, allowing AI agents to work more directly with tools developers already use. OpenAI pledged continued support for the open‑source community while enhancing Codex’s capabilities. The move intensifies competition with Anthropic’s Claude Code, which recently added the JavaScript runtime Bun. Earlier this month, OpenAI also secured Promptfoo, an open‑source security tool for large language models. Read more →

Kaspersky has identified a malvertising campaign that targets developers searching for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code and OpenClaw. The campaign displays malicious ads that lead to counterfeit download pages. When users copy and paste the provided code into Windows Command Prompt or macOS Terminal, they inadvertently install infostealer malware—Amatera on Windows and AMOS on macOS. The malware harvests source code, corporate data, credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet information, posing a serious risk to both hobbyist and professional developers. Read more →

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan unveiled an open‑source Claude Code configuration called gstack, sharing it on GitHub under an MIT license. The project quickly amassed thousands of stars and forks, drawing enthusiastic support on platforms like Product Hunt. At the same time, the release provoked criticism from developers who dismissed it as merely a collection of prompts and questioned its novelty. Expert AI models, including Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, offered largely positive assessments, describing gstack as a sophisticated prompt workflow. The mixed reaction highlights both excitement and skepticism surrounding AI‑augmented coding tools. Read more →

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4 mini and nano, the smallest and quickest variants of its GPT-5.4 family. Designed as workhorse models for coding and data‑processing tasks, the mini model is reported to be more than twice as fast as its predecessor on coding, reasoning, and tool‑use benchmarks, while still approaching the performance of the full GPT-5.4. The nano model targets even lighter workloads such as classification and data extraction. Both models are available through OpenAI’s API, with the mini model also integrated into Codex and the ChatGPT "Thinking" feature, positioning OpenAI against rivals like Anthropic’s Claude Code. Read more →