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Two researchers used OpenAI’s Astra models and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 to decode two messages encrypted by Enigma machines, among seven known unsolved messages that remain. The case demonstrates the models’ ability to combine archival research, simulation, and reasoning, but leaves open questions about the data sources they accessed.
TechCrunch discusses the rising warnings that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity, and whether these warnings stem from genuine concerns or are also becoming a way to showcase model capabilities and enhance companies’ value. The discussion raises questions about companies’ control over their models and how this language could affect Anthropic’s potential IPO.