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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed for an Initial Public Offering. Wall Street showed mixed performance today as oil prices rose and the ASX was set to slip.

An officer and a robbery suspect are in critical condition after a chaotic car chase through San Francisco. Both individuals were transported to the hospital.

Researchers are investigating why the brain creates distinct patterns when processing spoken language, even when words sound similar. Participants in a study had electrodes placed in their brains to monitor neural activity between words. This research aims to understand how the brain distinguishes between similar-sounding words and syllables. These systems use a similar strategy to how children learn language by listening. The research aims to shed light on the neural mechanisms involved in language comprehension. A study by Eddie Chang at the University of California, San Francisco, uses sound loops to test how the brain perceives separate words. Experiments involve listening to sound loops to understand how the brain identifies word boundaries. Researchers have developed a new technique called Cyr and sirna, which allows AI systems to learn language by listening.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch a new cybersecurity model intended to compete with Anthropic's Claude. The first launch is set for 08:02:00 UTC, and the second for 14:00:00 UTC. This initiative aims to leverage AI for enhanced security solutions.

A former Chief Technology Officer from Meta has raised $250 million for a new climate fund. The fund aims to address climate change challenges. The fund is intended to support initiatives aimed at addressing climate change.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering with the U.S. Anthropic has filed for a US IPO, according to Launch Library.

Stephen Curry scored 10 three-pointers but the Golden State Warriors lost by three points to Denver. Despite the loss, the Warriors are on a 27-7 run.

California is suing 23andMe following a data breach that exposed genetic profiles of 7 million individuals in 2023.

AI startup Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H funding round. The company's post-money valuation is nearing $1 trillion. This round could be the AI startup's final private funding before an IPO.

A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the San Francisco coast. The advisory is in effect until June 1 at 9:00 AM PDT. This advisory was issued by NWS Eureka CA.