Anthropic Launches Claude Science Workbench for Researchers
At its event "The Briefing: AI for Science" earlier this week, Anthropic announced the launch of Claude Science, a new AI workbench designed specifically for scientists and researchers. According to The Verge, the platform consolidates fragmented tools and datasets into a single unified environment and is capable of generating figures and scientific visuals.
Anthropic framed the launch around accelerating drug development and scientific discovery more broadly. The company, which has established a strong presence in the industry through its coding tools and AI models, is positioning Claude Science as an integrated environment intended to reduce the overhead researchers face when working across disparate data sources and toolsets.
No pricing or availability details were included in the announcement coverage at time of writing.
Midjourney Releases Behind-the-Scenes Video of Medical Ultrasound Scanner
Midjourney, the AI startup widely known for its image generation tools, has released a nearly 20-minute behind-the-scenes video offering a closer look at its dunk-tank ultrasound scanner, according to The Verge. The device is described as a futuristic medical imaging system that the company plans to deploy initially in spas.
Midjourney has stated it hopes the scanner will help transform medicine by providing cheap, detailed, radiation-free imaging. The Verge notes, however, that the video still leaves many technical questions unanswered and that the company has not yet provided substantial proof of the device's clinical effectiveness.
This announcement marks a notable expansion of Midjourney's scope beyond its established image generation products and into the medical hardware space.
TechCrunch Publishes Comprehensive AI Glossary for 2026
As AI terminology continues to proliferate, TechCrunch has published what it describes as "the only AI glossary you'll need this year." The guide covers definitions for some of the most commonly encountered words and phrases in the AI industry, including terms like "hallucinations" and other technical concepts that have entered mainstream usage as AI tools have become more widely adopted.
The glossary is intended as a reference resource for readers navigating the growing volume of AI-related language across product announcements, research publications, and general coverage.
These developments reflect continued expansion across the AI industry, from scientific research tooling to medical hardware and broader efforts to make AI concepts more accessible to general audiences.