{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"UpNext AI","title":"Anthropic’s Policy Reversal, Claude Science, and Agentic Persuasion Tests | UpNext AI – July 1, 2026","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":457,"description":"A compact midweek catch-up on the AI stories that matter most: the U.S. lifts export restrictions that had cut off access to Anthropic’s top models, Anthropic pushes deeper into scientific workflow software with Claude Science, and a new paper argues we need better tests for whether autonomous agents can shape beliefs through planning and action.Covered in this episode:\n- The U.S. lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models, reopening access and underscoring continuing policy uncertainty\n- Anthropic launches Claude Science, a scientist-focused workbench built around workflow rather than a new model\n- New research tests whether LLMs can induce belief states through action and planning, not just conversation\n- Wayve launches an $85 million employee tender at an $8.5 billion valuation\n- Meta adds usage limits and a soft paywall to AI features on its smart glassesSource links:\n- https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/trump-drops-restrictions-on-anthropics-mythos-and-fable-models/\n- https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/anthropics-claude-science-bets-on-workflow-not-a-new-model-to-win-over-scientists/\n- https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.31916v1\n- https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/wayve-launches-85m-employee-tender-offer-at-8-5b-valuation/\n- https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/959899/meta-ai-glasses-paywall-rate-limit","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U8MjYsqEAUXr8sykSIjiubn3kUnZpkcAAqCjELTLubA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YWE0/MDRlYTJkZTY4ZDhk/N2YzZjZmYzg0ZmQ2/Mzg1NC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}