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Anthropic launches Claude Science and a new model

Jun 30, 2026 · 16m

Summary

The host covers major AI updates, including Anthropic’s Claude Science workbench and the efficient Claude Sonnet 5 model. Base44 launches its proprietary Base1 LLM to reduce reliance on third-party APIs and cut costs. X introduces a hosted MCP server, enabling tools like Claude to access user-specific data. Google also releases Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash for faster, cheaper image and video generation.

Topics discussed

Intro: AI News Roundup and AIbox.ai Sponsorship Anthropic Launches Claude Science Workbench for Researchers Base44 Launches Base1 Model to Protect ARV and Reduce Costs X Launches Hosted MCP Server for API Access Anthropic Ships Claude Sonnet 5 with Agentic Coding Google Releases Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash
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