Why Anthropic’s New AI Model Sometimes Tries to ‘Snitch’

The hypothetical scenarios the researchers presented Opus 4 with that elicited the whistleblowing behavior involved many human lives at stake and absolutely unambiguous wrongdoing, Bowman says. A typical example would be Claude finding out that a chemical plant knowingly allowed a toxic leak to continue, causing severe illness for thousands of people—just to avoid a…

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10 Best Juicers (2025): Centrifugal, Slow, Masticating

Most all-purpose juicers fall into one of two types. Centrifugal juicers or masticating slow juicers that are also known as “cold press.” A centrifugal juicer offers speed and a lot of power. In essence, it operates a bit like a blender with an added mesh screen to separate juice from pulp. A fast-rotating blade shreds…

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Appliance Repairs You Can DIY

Cleaning your dryer’s moisture sensor: Does your laundry still feel damp after the sensor-timed cycle wraps? Clean the clothes dryer’s internal moisture sensor, often located near the lint trap, with a soft cloth and a mixture of mild soap and water. Dry with a clean towel. (Check the lint trap and vent duct, too, to…

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The 14 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

Honorable Mentions There are so many good TVs available, we can’t add them all to our top list. Here are some enticing options that missed the cut. Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a gorgeous display, offering brilliant brightness, naturalistic colors, and suave finesse in the subtle details. Its biggest knock…

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How to Unlock Your Phone From Any Major Carrier

First things first: How do you know if your phone is locked? If you purchased it directly from your carrier and you’re still paying it off in installments, then your phone is locked to the carrier’s network. This is also true if you just started service with your current provider, as carriers typically lock phones…

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10 Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2025, Tested & Reviewed

Honorable Mentions Courtesy of Amazon bkr Spiked Big Bottle 1L for $62: Glass water bottles remain the cleanest, nontoxic, and greenest choice. Bkr’s signature silicone protects the glass from shattering but also adds an edgy, grippy texture. It won’t dent or clang against surfaces, and if you drop it in a crowded room, it lands…

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How to Select the Best Flooring for Every Room in Your Home

Top Choice: Porcelain TileA natural fit for high-traffic areas of the home, porcelain tile outperforms every other flooring material we test for resistance to scratching, and it resists dents from light objects like falling utensils very well, says Li Wang, the CR engineer responsible for rating flooring.  Porcelain tile comes in a range of styles…

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