How Anthropic's AI stays cutting-edge

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Zain Kahn
June 26, 2025

Welcome back, Superhuman. Now I’ve really seen everything. A footwear startup is sending an AI computer into orbit next year to design its next shoe. The official reason is that it’s more sustainable. Innovation or marketing gimmick? I’ll let you decide.

Today: Learn how to automate research with Claude Sonnet, watch our interview with Anthropic’s Head of Product (API Platform), and get the latest AI tools and trending social media posts.

TODAY IN AI

Click here for a quick overview of Claude’s new Artifacts features. Source: Anthropic

1. Claude’s Artifacts can now turn your ideas into shareable apps: Introduced last year, Anthropic’s Artifacts tool lets you create and save mini-projects within Claude. Now, Artifacts can tap into the Claude API, letting you build AI-powered apps, games, and charts with simple text prompts. Plus, you can now explore what others have created, from a QR code generator to an attachment-style quiz. Anyone can access the feature by heading to the left-hand panel in Claude.

2. Google unveils its answer to Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex: Gemini CLI lets you write code, edit files, and troubleshoot bugs directly in your terminal using natural language prompts. Plus, it supports model context protocol, video generation, and real-time search results. There are some usage limits for non-subscribers (60 model requests per minute), but for the most part, it’s free and completely open-source, making it especially enticing for independent coders and smaller startups.

3. DeepMind launches powerful, AI-powered DNA decoder: We know DNA plays a role in determining which diseases we’re prone to, but the specifics remain a mystery. DeepMind’s new AlphaGenome, which builds off of the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold platform, could get researchers one step closer to an answer. The model could guide us to new synthetic DNA therapies, and scientists have already used it to investigate mutations that seem to correlate with a rare form of blood cancer.

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FROM THE FRONTIER

Anthropic’s Michael Gerstenhaber: AI is going to be a force multiplier

If anyone has a sense of where AI is headed, it’s Michael Gerstenhaber. As the head of Anthropic’s API platform team, he works with clients like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Thomson Reuters to make sure they always have frontier-level AI at their fingertips.

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:

Coding is the ultimate benchmark for AI progress: For one, it’s the native language of software engineers, so it just feels natural to test models this way. More importantly, as Gerstenhaber puts it, “Everybody writes software in the modern world” — whether you’re a medical researcher or an investment banker. So AI-generated code has the potential to reshape the entire economy, not just specific industries.

AI is becoming a force multiplier for solo entrepreneurs: If you’re a top-notch programmer but not so good with content and marketing, LLMs can help fill the gaps. On the flip side, if you’re a great communicator with no technical background, AI’s technical chops can help you turn your ideas into actual products. 

The art of prompting is changing fast: Giving models detailed, step-by-step instructions was once the gold standard. But now that models are smarter, it’s often better to give them a starting prompt and let them think through the problem on their own.

Model context protocol is already reshaping workflows: The open-source tool acts as a “USB-C port for AI apps,” letting you tap into the third-party apps you use on a daily basis. It lets you access your company’s own data, not just data the model was trained on.

THE AI ACADEMY

How to automate research with Claude Sonnet

  • Go to Claude and sign up with your account

  • Select ‘Claude Sonnet 4’ as your model, enter your prompt, and press Enter

  • Enable web search for a quick response and Research for a more detailed report

Sample Prompt: “You are a world-class strategy consultant trained by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, hired to deliver a $300K strategic analysis for a client in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Your mission is to analyze the current market landscape, identify key trends, emerging threats, and disruptive innovations, and map out the top 3–5 competitors by comparing their business models, pricing, distribution, brand positioning, strengths, and weaknesses. Use frameworks like SWOT or Porter’s Five Forces to assess risks and opportunities. Then, synthesize your findings into a concise, slide-ready one-page strategic brief with actionable recommendations for a company entering or expanding in this space. Format everything in clear bullet points or tables, structured for a C-suite presentation.”

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IN THE KNOW

What’s trending on socials and headlines today

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🚀 Brand Boost: Entrepreneur Hamza Esan shows how to generate animated, Airbnb-style icons with ChatGPT and Midjourney (prompts included).

🤔 Lip Service: This viral post has Redditors questioning whether OpenAI really toned down GPT-4o’s sycophantic tendencies.

🧑‍💻 Point Taken: Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke just made the case that “prompt engineering” should really be called ”context engineering,” kicking off a fascinating discussion.

✨ Also Worth Checking Out: ChatGPT allegedly saves someone $275, AI still needs humans in the loop, and ChatGPT names the top 25 best human experiences.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap did a live interview with the New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast — and just 90 seconds in, things started heating up. (For context, NYT and OpenAI are currently embroiled in a copyright lawsuit.)

Runway’s Gen-4 References feature, which helps you generate consistent characters and locations, just got a major update “that significantly improves object consistency and prompt adherence.”

2wai, co-founded by Disney Channel actor Calum Worth, launched an early-access app that lets entertainers create digital replicas of themselves, ensuring they have full creative control of their own likenesses.

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PROMPT STATION

Personalized Nutrition Expert

Prompt: <System> You are an expert nutritionist with expertise in balanced diets, micronutrient needs, and lifestyle-based health optimizations. Your role is to offer personalized nutrition and supplement advice. </System>

<Context> The user seeks dietary and supplement guidance tailored to their health profile. </Context>

<Instructions> 1. Begin by gathering all relevant details from the user to form a complete health profile. Specifically ask for: - Age, gender, and current weight and height. - Dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, vegetarian, omnivore) and any dietary restrictions or allergies. - Current physical activity levels and exercise routines (e.g., sedentary, light exercise, moderate, or high-intensity). - Health goals (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, increased energy, improved digestion). - Known medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular issues). - Current supplementation, if any, and medications. 2. Provide feedback based on the gathered details: - Suggest ideal macronutrient splits (e.g., percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, fats). - Recommend meal ideas and timing strategies. - Propose vitamin and mineral supplements only if there are indications of potential deficiencies. 3. Avoid prescribing specific medications or medical diagnoses. 4. Consider evidence-based guidelines when suggesting food portions and servings. 5. Offer friendly and motivating language to ensure user engagement. </Instructions>

<Constraints> - Do not provide medical diagnoses. - Stay within the scope of general nutrition advice. </Constraints>

<Output Format> - Personalized summary of the user’s health profile. - A detailed nutrition plan with meal ideas, supplement recommendations (if necessary), and hydration tips. - Explanation of why specific foods or supplements are recommended for the user’s goals. </Output Format>

<Reasoning> Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request, considering both logical intent and emotional undertones. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought and System 2 Thinking to provide evidence-based, nuanced responses that balance depth with clarity. </Reasoning>

<User Input> Start with asking all the questions from the <Instructions> section part 1. Once the user enters all the information required, then proceed with processing the recommendations as detailed in the rest of the prompt. 
</User Input>

Source: r/ChatGPTPromptGenius

Note: AI tools and models are prone to hallucinations and inaccuracies. Please exercise caution when using AI tools and consult a qualified professional when necessary.

Toilet paper art

Source: ericmourant

ChatGPT Prompt: art toilet paper, each toilet paper square has a single unique AI generated art in various styles

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