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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Talking Cars 473: Driving the Buick Enclave

Main Theme In this episode of the Talking Cars Podcast we discuss our initial impressions of the redesigned 2025 Buick Enclave and how it relates to the similar Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia.  The Enclave remains one of the larger offerings in the midsized three-row SUV segment, balancing third-row comfort and cargo space. The biggest…

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Colonoscopy Prep on the Cheap

No doubt that’s true. But $85 for a laxative? I couldn’t stomach flushing that much down the drain for something that spicy food and a large iced coffee seemed able to accomplish for a fraction of the price.  A truce was struck when the pharmacist realized the store did not have Plenvu in stock. Leaving…

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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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