LWiAI Podcast #247 - Opus 4.8, MAI, Anthropic IPO, Minimax-M3
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The LWiAI podcast episode 247 covers major AI developments including Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 release with Dynamic Workflows, Microsoft's Scout assistant and new MAI models, and Anthropic filing for an IPO at a $965 billion valuation. Cognition raised $1 billion at $25 billion valuation, and MiniMax-M3 achieved benchmark performance matching GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro at 5-10% of the cost. Policy moves included Trump's voluntary AI testing framework, tighter US Nvidia export controls, China restricting AI expert travel, and expanded biodefense initiatives.
Why it matters
New Models, IPO Announcements, and the Rise of Open Source Competitors
