Anthropic’s New Model, the Robot Economy and Apple Health | Bloomberg Tech

Anthropic has released a more cost-efficient AI model, Claude Opus 5.5, signaling a strategic shift toward affordability ahead of a potential IPO. Meanwhile, the tech industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding AI safety, with OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei addressing the UN Security Council to advocate for global standards. Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas highlights the transition to "physical AI," emphasizing that robotics and autonomous systems will drive significant economic growth and necessitate domestic manufacturing resilience. Beyond software, Meta’s new AI assistant is gaining traction despite user trust concerns, while Apple is exploring a screenless health tracker to compete with Whoop. Bessemer Venture Partners has raised $5.75 billion to support growth-stage AI startups, reflecting the industry's long-term commitment to scaling intelligence as a foundational utility similar to energy.