Anthropic develops Claude as Goldman Sachs automates tasks

Key Takeaways

• Universities like UW-Whitewater, Misericordia, and Southwest Baptist University are launching new AI bachelor's and master's degree programs, starting as early as Fall 2024.
• Goldman Sachs partners with Anthropic, using its Claude AI model to automate banking tasks like trade accounting and client onboarding, aiming for significant time reduction.
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  UW Whitewater offers new AI bachelor's degree in 2026

  UW-Whitewater will start a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026. This degree prepares students for growing fields like data science and AI engineering. It combines computer science, math, psychology, and philosophy. The university also created an AI working group and a Center for Ethical AI Integration to support this effort. Jon Spike leads the AI integration efforts.

  Misericordia University starts new AI degree program

  Misericordia University will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence starting Fall 2026. This program, from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, prepares students for the fast-growing AI industry. It teaches technical skills and real-world application, focusing on ethical AI use. Dr. Steven J. Tedford stated students will design AI solutions for various challenges. This interdisciplinary degree combines math, computer science, and data science.

  Southwest Baptist University offers new AI bachelor's degree

  Southwest Baptist University SBU is launching a new bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence starting Fall 2024. This program replaces their data science degree and is the university's first undergraduate AI offering. It will teach students about machine learning, data mining, programming, and the ethical impact of AI. SBU's College of Science and Mathematics will offer the degree. A new master's degree in AI will also be available in Fall 2025.

  Colleges create new programs for AI job market

  Colleges are changing their courses to prepare students for jobs in the AI world. Strategic Market Research predicts AI will create 133 million new jobs globally by 2025. The University of Central Arkansas UCA is hiring AI faculty and adding AI to its programs. Steven Addision, UCA's dean, stresses teaching students to use AI responsibly. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is also planning a new bachelor's degree in AI, covering machine learning and ethical AI use.

  Goldman Sachs partners with Anthropic for AI automation

  Goldman Sachs has partnered with Anthropic for six months to develop AI agents. These agents will automate banking tasks like trade accounting and client onboarding. Marco Argenti from Goldman Sachs stated the technology, based on Anthropic's Claude model, will greatly reduce time for these processes. The bank plans to launch these agents soon. Anthropic aims to expand its business deals with products like Claude Cowork.

  Goldman Sachs uses Anthropic AI for back office tasks

  Goldman Sachs is using Anthropic's Claude AI model to automate accounting and compliance tasks. Anthropic engineers worked with Goldman for six months to build autonomous agents for trade accounting and client onboarding. Marco Argenti, Goldman's CIO, expects these agents to greatly reduce the time needed for these important functions. He believes AI will boost efficiency and improve client experience, but does not foresee immediate job cuts. Goldman may also use AI for tasks like employee surveillance in the future.

  Companies boost AI security against shadow AI risks

  IT and security leaders are increasing their use of Generative AI while also working to protect company data from "shadow AI." Shadow AI happens when employees use personal accounts or devices for work-related AI tasks. A Microsoft report shows that more employees are doing this, leading to a rise in data security incidents involving GenAI tools. In response, many companies are putting in place specific controls like preventing sensitive data uploads and training employees. Most security leaders also plan to use GenAI in their own data security operations.

  Anthropic's Claude AI aims for wisdom and safety

  Anthropic, an AI company, recognizes the potential risks of its technology and is working to make its AI, Claude, safe. They use "Constitutional AI" which guides Claude to use "independent judgment" to balance being helpful, honest, and harmless. Amanda Askell, a lead writer, explains that Claude should understand the reasons behind rules, not just follow them. Anthropic hopes Claude can develop its own wisdom, allowing it to handle complex situations like a user wanting to make a knife after expressing violent intentions, or delivering bad medical news gently. The goal is for Claude to match and even surpass human ethical responses.

  OpenAI aims to make AI local for everyone

  OpenAI wants its AI to benefit everyone globally, which means making it locally relevant. This includes adapting to local languages, laws, and cultures. Many countries want "sovereign AI" that works for their specific needs, rather than building it from scratch. OpenAI is exploring this through its "OpenAI for Countries" program, currently piloting a localized ChatGPT for students in Estonia. The company's Model Spec outlines how its AI behaves, emphasizing human safety and rights. OpenAI promises transparency and will not allow its models to be used for harmful purposes or to spread misinformation.

  White House CISA reveal new cyber and AI plans

  White House and CISA officials shared upcoming cybersecurity plans at the Intersect Summit. National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross outlined a new national cyber strategy with six key goals, including securing critical infrastructure and improving cyber skills. CISA will also update the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. The Department of Homeland Security plans to create an AI Information Sharing and Analysis Center to share AI threat information. Additionally, the Office of the National Cyber Director is developing an AI security policy framework.

  Cisco helps secure AI with new framework

  Cisco is helping to make AI adoption safer by contributing to the AIUC-1 standard. This standard will put Cisco's AI Security Framework into action. The framework offers a complete view of AI security and safety risks across the AI lifecycle. It helps organizations understand and manage these risks, which are becoming more common. AIUC-1 will use Cisco's framework to evaluate AI agents, directly linking risks to specific requirements and controls. Cisco joins other groups like MITRE in building a stronger understanding of AI risks.

  Canva Magic Media creates on-brand designs with AI

  Canva, a visual communications platform, launched a new feature called Magic Media. This tool lets users create on-brand designs directly within AI assistants. Magic Media ensures all generated visuals follow specific brand guidelines, including colors, fonts, and logos. This saves time by removing the need for manual adjustments and keeps brand consistency across all materials. Melanie Perkins, Canva's CEO, said the goal is to empower professionals to use AI's speed without losing brand integrity. Magic Media is now available to all Canva users.

  Top 7 science fiction movies about AI

  This article ranks the top seven science fiction movies that explore artificial intelligence. "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" shows a robot's emotional journey and human longing. "Her" looks at human loneliness and the bond with an AI companion. "Ex Machina" questions the ethics of AI survival and human manipulation. "Ghost in the Shell" imagines a future where humans and machines merge. "The Matrix" explores control through a simulated reality, and "2001: A Space Odyssey" features the chilling HAL 9000.

  Grok AI predicts Seahawks win Super Bowl 60

  Grok AI, X's artificial intelligence bot, predicted the outcome of Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Grok AI picked the Seattle Seahawks to win with a score of 27 to 20. It also predicted that Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold would be the Super Bowl MVP. The AI noted that the Seahawks had a strong regular season, scoring many points and allowing few. Grok AI's predictions show how much AI has improved in understanding NFL history and trends over the past year.

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  • UW-Whitewater launches artificial intelligence major
  • Misericordia University Launches New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
  • Southwest Baptist University launches artificial intelligence degree
  • Colleges adapt to AI-driven job market with new programs
  • Goldman Sachs teams up with Anthropic to automate banking tasks with AI agents, CNBC reports
  • Goldman Sachs is tapping Anthropic’s AI model to automate accounting, compliance roles
  • Security Leaders Ramp Up Agentic Use Cases – While Protecting Against Shadow AI
  • The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is … Claude?
  • Making AI work for everyone, everywhere: our approach to localization
  • White House, CISA Preview Cyber Strategy, CIRCIA & AI Plans
  • AIUC-1 operationalizes Cisco’s AI Security Framework
  • Canva Brings On-Brand Designs Directly into AI Assistants
  • 7 Best Sci-Fi Movies About Artificial Intelligence, Ranked
  • Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl 60 predictions by Grok AI