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Anthropic blocks sensitive queries in first public Mythos-class AI model

Anthropic has released its first public Mythos-class model, Claude Fable 5, while applying strict limits on cyber security, biology and chemistry-related queries. The public version reroutes sensitive questions to an earlier model, Claude Opus 4.8, and notifies users. A separate restricted model is offered only to vetted cyber defence personnel. Anthropic said the guardrails are stricter than ideal, with false positives under 5 percent of sessions.

Telecommunications & Media

Starlink introduces $10 monthly equipment rental fee instead of hardware sales

SpaceX\'s satellite internet service Starlink has begun charging residential subscribers a $10 monthly equipment rental fee, removing upfront hardware purchase costs. The new policy is being rolled out in some countries, with $0 shown for the Starlink kit but a separate monthly equipment charge added. Service prices have also risen, with plans adjusted to $55, $85 and $130 per month. The rental model carries restrictions such as no service pauses.

Industry

U.S. next-generation small reactor clears commercialisation hurdle as Antares reaches first criticality

U.S. reactor startup Antares has reached a key milestone in developing a next-generation small reactor after its Mark 0 test unit achieved criticality, meaning a self-sustaining fission reaction. Antares said the reactor at Idaho National Laboratory is a test device not connected to power generation equipment, focusing instead on design validation and safety data. The development aligns with U.S. policy goals to advance new reactor designs.