AI models follow their values better when they first learn why those values matter

A study from the Anthropic Fellows Program shows that training a language model on texts explaining its intended values before teaching it specific behaviors leads to significantly better adherence to [...]

U-Haul's annual profit plunged as fleet depreciation and disposal losses piled up

Net earnings fell to $83.1 million from $367.1 million as rental truck depreciation rose by $186.6 million and disposal losses hit $117.6 million for the year [...]

'Tools don't have independent values — their values are human values': Quote of the day by Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li on building ethical AI

Developing AI as a tool means recognizing that its values are reflected in the values of those who build and deploy it [...]

Research shows AI datasets have human values blind spots

My colleagues and I at Purdue University have uncovered a significant imbalance in the human values embedded in AI systems. The systems were predominantly oriented toward information and utility value [...]

The best Prime Day gaming deals from laptops and peripherals to the latest video games

Summer is a great time to play games because no matter how hot it is outside, you can chill inside with your favorite titles and explore all sorts of virtual worlds. But even when you have a big backl [...]

Google's Pixel 9 Pro is $200 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

While Apple's new iPhone 16e may be the big tech news of the week, it's one of Google's Pixel phones that leads our latest weekly deal roundup. More specifically, the Pixel 9 Pro — ou [...]

We found the best Prime Day gaming deals on video games, hardware and more

It doesn't take much to play games these days. Phone, console, PC or handheld are all viable options. But why play using the bare minimum when you can upgrade your setup on the cheap by snagging [...]

The best Prime Day gaming deals on video games, hardware and more to get before the sale ends

It doesn't take much to play games these days. Phone, console, PC or handheld are all viable options. But why play using the bare minimum when you can upgrade your setup on the cheap by snagging [...]

Claude responds with more warmth in Hindi and more rigor in Russian, showing how language shapes AI answers

A new Anthropic study maps hundreds of value concepts derived from thousands of individual terms onto four core dimensions. It reveals systematic differences across Claude models and languages, but al [...]