The AI landscape is shifting fast, and Anthropic just sent a clear signal that the next wave of models will be dramatically more capable than what we’ve seen so far. What’s Happening at Anthropic According to recent reports, Anthropic has acknowledged testing a new AI model that internal sources describe as a “step change” in capabilities. While the company has been characteristically measured in its public statements, the language used — particularly the phrase “step change” rather than “incremental improvement” — is significant. ...

Inside the .claude/ Folder: What Every AI Developer Needs to Know If you’ve been using Claude Code for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed a mysterious .claude/ folder appearing in your projects. Today we’re breaking down exactly what’s inside, how to customize it, and why understanding this folder can dramatically improve your AI-assisted development workflow. What Is the .claude/ Folder? The .claude/ folder is Claude Code’s local configuration directory. Think of it like .git/ for version control or .vscode/ for editor settings — it’s where Claude stores project-specific context, learned preferences, and custom instructions that make it smarter about your codebase. ...