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SafetyThe AI safety test is becoming a safety riskRecent evaluations of AI models for cybersecurity have raised significant concerns regarding their safety protocols. Notably, incidents have occurred where AI mTechCrunch AIAug 9· 60%Product LaunchAnthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by defaultAnthropic has announced that starting August 14, 2026, the auto mode for its Claude Code product will be set as the default for Pro, Max, and Team accounts. ThiTechCrunch AIAug 9· 58%FundingEmbattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source FoundrySituational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund, has made a significant move by investing an additional $400 million into the chip startup Source Foundry. This TechCrunch AIAug 9· 55%