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Your Excel formulas don't have to be unreadable — here's the one function that fixes them

In 2021, after catching the tech bug as a kid and earning a degree in communications, Ada got into tech writing by editing crypto guides. Ada's expertise now spans Windows, Android (especially Samsung ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Your Excel regression is probably a mess—here's how Python fixes it

Uncover the hidden pitfalls of Excel regression and learn why Python is the key to unlocking clean, efficient data analysis.
Ars Technica

Google’s Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens

Google launched its Gemma 4 open models this spring, promising a new level of power and performance for local AI. Google’s take on edge AI could be getting even faster already with the release of ...
CNBC

Anthropic limits Mythos AI rollout over fears hackers could use model for cyberattacks

Anthropic announced Claude Mythos Preview, which it said is an advanced AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software. Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, CrowdStrike, Palo ...
Engadget

Microsoft's research assistant can now use multiple AI models simultaneously

Microsoft's Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. In a blog post announcing Copilot Cowork's ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to Master Claude for Excel Financial Modeling in Just 10 Minutes

Claude’s Excel add-in combines automation with a natural language interface to simplify financial modeling tasks. As demonstrated by Ali H. Salem, this add-in supports workflows such as creating ...
Geeky Gadgets

New Claude Excel & PowerPoint Skill Adds Ability to Share Single Conversation Across Both Apps

Anthropic has this week introduced new Claude capabilities for professionals using Excel and PowerPoint, aimed at streamlining workflows in data-driven projects. One key feature is Claude’s new Skill ...
Wired

OpenAI Had Banned Military Use. The Pentagon Tested Its Models Through Microsoft Anyway

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is still in the hot seat this week after his company signed a deal with the US military. OpenAI employees have criticized the move, which came after Anthropic’s roughly $200 ...
CNBC

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on AI DOD model use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon this week. The two organizations have clashed as they have tried to negotiate ...
Harvard Business Review

When Every Company Can Use the Same AI Models, Context Becomes a Competitive Advantage

At a glance, the two large B2B companies were almost identical. Both sell complex, multi-year technology services; they compete for many of the same enterprise customers. Sales stages, forecasting ...
CNET

Anthropic Says Its Newest AI Model Is Getting Pretty Good at Using a Computer

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...