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Anthropic Has Developed the Most Powerful AI Model in History, But Dares Not Release It...

Anthropic has developed its most powerful AI model to date, named Mythos, which boasts over 10 trillion parameters—far surpassing current leading models—and a training cost of $10 billion. Mythos demonstrates exceptional capabilities in software coding, academic reasoning, and cybersecurity, significantly outperforming its predecessor, Claude Opus 4.6, in benchmark tests. In a matter of weeks, Mythos autonomously identified thousands of previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities across major operating systems, browsers, and critical software. Notable discoveries include a 27-year-old flaw in OpenBSD and a 16-year-old vulnerability in FFmpeg, demonstrating its ability to find and exploit complex security weaknesses with minimal human intervention. Due to its unprecedented power and potential for misuse by malicious actors, Anthropic has refrained from publicly releasing Mythos. Instead, it launched the "Project Glasswing" initiative, partnering with leading tech and financial firms like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and JPMorgan. Through this program, select organizations gain early access to Mythos Preview to identify and patch vulnerabilities in critical systems. Anthropic is providing $100 million in usage credits to participants and donating millions to open-source security foundations. While AI like Mythos could lower the barrier for cyber attacks, Anthropic emphasizes its potential to greatly enhance defensive capabilities, helping to build more resilient systems and maintain a balanced security landscape.

Odaily星球日报04/08 03:59

Anthropic Has Developed the Most Powerful AI Model in History, But Dares Not Release It...

Odaily星球日报04/08 03:59

Prediction Markets Plunge into Major Controversy Again: Are You Trading Facts or Rules?

The prediction market sector, particularly platforms like Polymarket and Predict.fun, is facing significant controversy over event resolution rules that sometimes conflict with user expectations. Two recent cases highlight the issue. First, on Polymarket, a market asking “Will US forces enter Iran by a certain date?” was resolved as “Yes” after US special forces entered Iranian territory to rescue a downed pilot. While the rules technically defined such an operational entry as a qualifying "invasion," many users argued it contradicted the common-sense understanding of a military invasion, as the action was a limited humanitarian rescue, not a combat operation. Second, on Predict.fun, a market on “Will Polymarket launch a token?” was resolved as “Yes” after the platform announced a new stablecoin, Polymarket USD, pegged 1:1 to USDC. The rules defined a "token" as any fungible asset, but the community debated whether a stablecoin—a collateral tool rather than a governance or equity token—should truly count as the "launch" users were predicting, especially for a subsequent market on the project’s Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV). The core conflict is whether users are betting on real-world events or a platform’s specific, often technical, rules. These cases show that a high-probability bet can quickly become a loss if the rules are misinterpreted. The key takeaway for participants is to prioritize understanding the precise, written rules over their own assumptions to avoid unexpected outcomes.

marsbit04/08 03:37

Prediction Markets Plunge into Major Controversy Again: Are You Trading Facts or Rules?

marsbit04/08 03:37

Prediction Markets Plunge into Major Controversy Again: Are You Trading Facts or Rules?

The prediction market sector, particularly in Web3, is facing significant controversy over the interpretation of event outcomes versus predefined rules. Two recent high-profile cases highlight this tension. On Polymarket, a market asking "Will US forces enter Iran by a certain date?" was settled as "Yes" after US special operations troops entered Iranian territory to rescue a downed pilot. While the rules explicitly qualified such operational entries—including humanitarian missions—as valid, many users argued that a limited, rescue-focused operation should not be considered an "invasion," contradicting common understanding. On Predict.fun, a market asking if Polymarket would "launch a token" was triggered when the platform introduced a native stablecoin, Polymarket USD, pegged 1:1 to USDC. The rules defined "token" broadly as any fungible asset, but critics argued that issuing a stablecoin—a collateralized utility token—should not count as a "token launch," which is typically associated with governance or equity tokens. This raised questions about whether the outcome reflected market expectations about valuation (FDV) or merely technical rule compliance. The core issue is whether participants are betting on real-world events or narrowly defined rules. These cases show that even high-probability markets can become "lose-everything" scenarios if rule nuances are overlooked. Understanding the rules—including definitions, exceptions, and interpretation boundaries—is crucial, as outcomes often hinge on technicalities rather than intuitive reality.

Odaily星球日报04/08 03:30

Prediction Markets Plunge into Major Controversy Again: Are You Trading Facts or Rules?

Odaily星球日报04/08 03:30

Global Bitcoin hashrate dips 5.8% – Iran, U.S. lead BTC mining slowdown

Global Bitcoin hashrate declined by 5.8% in Q2 2026, falling from 1,066 EH/s to 1,004 EH/s, signaling a bearish trend for the mining ecosystem. This drop is attributed to both geopolitical tensions and Bitcoin's 50% price decline from its October all-time high, which pushed hash prices to record lows. The U.S., Russia, and China remain the top mining nations, collectively holding 65% of the global hashrate. China saw a 1.35% decline due to enforcement actions, while Iran and the U.S. also experienced reductions. Miner profitability has been squeezed, with a significant increase in "extremely underpaid" miners at the start of Q2.

ambcrypto04/08 02:07

Global Bitcoin hashrate dips 5.8% – Iran, U.S. lead BTC mining slowdown

ambcrypto04/08 02:07

Global AI Revenue Leader: This Company Has Surpassed OpenAI?

The article discusses how Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the world's highest-revenue independent large language model company, with an annualized revenue (ARR) of $300 billion compared to OpenAI's $250 billion. While OpenAI gained widespread recognition with ChatGPT, Anthropic strategically focused on the enterprise market from the beginning, prioritizing API stability, context window expansion, and its Claude model. This enterprise-first approach, emphasizing productivity tools over consumer-facing chatbots, allowed Anthropic to capture significant revenue from business clients in sectors like finance, law, and tech. A key driver of Anthropic's success is its dominance in the AI coding assistance sector, particularly with Claude Code, which saw explosive growth—reaching $2.5 billion in ARR and capturing 54% of the enterprise coding market, far ahead of OpenAI’s 21%. The piece also highlights how Chinese companies, such as ByteDance and Zhipu, are similarly shifting toward enterprise AI solutions, offering tailored models and deployment options to meet business demand. The central conclusion is that in the AI market, superior model capabilities alone are no longer enough; delivering measurable productivity gains and integrating into high-frequency workflows are now critical to commercial success.

marsbit04/08 00:27

Global AI Revenue Leader: This Company Has Surpassed OpenAI?

marsbit04/08 00:27

Claude Mythos Officially Announced: Performance Crushes Opus 4.6, 'Imprisoned' for Being Too Dangerous

Anthropic has officially announced Claude Mythos, a highly advanced AI model that reportedly surpasses Opus 4.6 across multiple benchmarks, including a 24% improvement in bug-fixing capability and a 17% boost in agent-based computer operations. However, due to its dangerous ability to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities at a level exceeding most human hackers, the model has been deemed a significant risk to public and economic security. Instead of releasing it publicly, Anthropic has initiated "Project Glasswing," a collaborative security effort involving major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, along with open-source organizations. These partners will use the preview version of Mythos to strengthen defenses and identify vulnerabilities in critical systems before the model is widely available. Anthropic is also providing up to $100 million in usage credits and donating $4 million to support open-source security initiatives. The move underscores the urgent need to address AI safety at a global scale, as rapidly advancing capabilities could soon outpace existing security measures.

marsbit04/08 00:26

Claude Mythos Officially Announced: Performance Crushes Opus 4.6, 'Imprisoned' for Being Too Dangerous

marsbit04/08 00:26

A $280 Million Lesson! The 2026 DeFi Security Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

"DeFi Security Lessons from a $280M Hack: A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls" The rapid growth of DeFi has turned it from a niche interest into a mainstream pursuit for high yields. However, this comes with significant risks, highlighted by a major attack on Solana's Drift Protocol in April 2026, resulting in losses between $220-$285 million. This event underscores that in DeFi, users bear full responsibility for their assets. Most losses occur during normal operations through common vulnerabilities: 1. **Excessive Token Approvals**: Granting unlimited contract permissions can lead to complete asset drainage. 2. **Phishing Websites**: Fake sites mimic legitimate projects to steal wallet credentials. 3. **Contract Exploits**: Code vulnerabilities allow hackers to legally drain funds. 4. **Rug Pulls**: Malicious projects withdraw liquidity, causing tokens to crash. The guide outlines five essential pre-interaction checks: 1. **Contract Security**: Verify contracts are open-source and audited by firms like CertiK. Avoid unaudited or newly deployed contracts. 2. **Authorization Management**: Avoid unlimited approvals; use minimal permissions and regularly revoke unused allowances via tools like revoke.cash. 3. **Official Access Points**: Bookmark official sites from trusted sources (e.g., project Twitter/Discord) to avoid phishing scams, which cause over 60% of losses. 4. **Abnormal Yields**: Extreme APYs (e.g., stablecoins >20%) often signal scams. Compare rates to established protocols like Aave. 5. **Asset Segregation**: Use a multi-wallet system (hot, DeFi, cold) to isolate assets and prevent total loss from a single breach. Additional risks include insider threats from developers or employees with privileged access. Psychological biases (e.g., FOMO) and AI-powered phishing make users susceptible. Core principles: never grant unlimited approvals, avoid unknown links, and diversify investments. Security is not optional but a fundamental requirement in DeFi.

marsbit04/08 00:06

A $280 Million Lesson! The 2026 DeFi Security Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

marsbit04/08 00:06

‘Competition is fierce’ – Inside JPMorgan’s plan to take on blockchain rivals

In his annual shareholder letter, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon outlined the bank's strategy to compete with emerging rivals in the blockchain space, acknowledging that "competition is fierce." He highlighted the rise of new competitors utilizing blockchain technology, including stablecoins, smart contracts, and tokenization. To maintain its leading position, JPMorgan plans to heavily invest in and accelerate its understanding and implementation of artificial intelligence, particularly in product design and customer-focused blockchain solutions. The bank is already active in the sector through its digital payment platform, Kinexys (formerly Onyx), which tokenizes assets on networks like Solana and Ethereum, targeting a $13 trillion tokenized asset market by 2030. Its JPM Coin aims to facilitate over $1 billion in daily transactions. Dimon also addressed challenges, noting that the bank's large size can bring disadvantages like complexity and bureaucracy but can also be an advantage in deploying capital-intensive technologies like AI and compliant infrastructure. Additionally, he cited global geopolitical tensions and potential economic impacts, such as stickier inflation and higher interest rates, as significant roadblocks. Despite these hurdles, Dimon expressed confidence in JPMorgan's ability to sustain its top-tier performance.

ambcrypto04/07 12:10

‘Competition is fierce’ – Inside JPMorgan’s plan to take on blockchain rivals

ambcrypto04/07 12:10

Chinese Large Models: This Time, the Script Is Different

By early 2026, Chinese large language models (LLMs) have gained significant global traction, representing six of the top ten most-used on the AI model aggregation platform OpenRouter. This shift, led by models like Xiaomi's MiMo-V2-Pro, occurred after Chinese models' weekly token usage surpassed that of U.S. models in February 2026. A key driver is the substantial price gap: Chinese models are often 10–20 times cheaper for input and up to 60 times cheaper for output tokens than leading U.S. models like OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus. This cost advantage became critical with the rise of agentic applications like OpenClaw, which automate complex tasks (e.g., programming, testing) and consume tokens at a much higher volume than traditional chat interfaces. While U.S. models still lead in complex reasoning benchmarks, Chinese models have nearly closed the gap in programming tasks—evidenced by near-parity scores on the SWE-Bench coding evaluation. This enabled cost-conscious developers, especially in AI startups using open-source stacks, to adopt a "layered" approach: using Chinese models for routine tasks and reserving premium U.S. models for harder problems. Rising demand led Chinese firms like Zhipu and Tencent to increase API prices in early 2026, yet usage continued growing sharply. Analysts note that China’s cost edge stems from large-scale, efficient compute infrastructure and widespread adoption of MoE (Mixture of Experts) architecture. Unlike the low-margin electronics manufacturing analogy ("AI-era Foxconn"), Chinese LLM firms are demonstrating pricing power and rapid technical advancement, suggesting a different trajectory from traditional assembly-line roles.

marsbit04/07 11:00

Chinese Large Models: This Time, the Script Is Different

marsbit04/07 11:00

175-Year-Old Western Union: Not Just Playing with Stablecoins, but Also Acquired a Digital Wallet

At 175 years old, Western Union, the global money transfer giant, is undergoing a significant digital shift. After a failed 2018 experiment with Ripple's XRP due to high costs, the company is now aggressively embracing blockchain and digital assets. In April 2026, Western Union acquired Singapore-based digital wallet Dash from Singtel, marking its first digital wallet asset in the Asia-Pacific region. Dash, with 1.4 million users, offers a full suite of services including payments, remittances, savings, insurance, and investments, deeply integrated into Singapore's local life. This move is part of a broader strategy to modernize its legacy business. While Western Union's vast network of over 500,000 physical agent locations remains its backbone, it is also its biggest cost burden. The company faces intense competition from digital-native rivals like Wise and Remitly, which offer significantly lower fees. To compete, Western Union is building a "Digital Asset Network." A key component is its own USD-pegged stablecoin, USDPT, issued on the Solana blockchain in partnership with Anchorage Digital. It is also piloting a stablecoin-linked Visa card with Rain for users in high-inflation countries like Argentina, allowing them to spend or cash out dollars at its agent locations. The acquisition of Dash represents a fundamental change: moving from being a transient "pipe" for money transfers to building a destination where users stay. Dash provides a trusted, established platform to test and deploy these new digital products, serving as a launchpad for Western Union's expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

marsbit04/07 09:46

175-Year-Old Western Union: Not Just Playing with Stablecoins, but Also Acquired a Digital Wallet

marsbit04/07 09:46

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