Claude rate limits | Atomic-scale thermal vibrations | Tesla and Samsung deal

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Anthropic throttles Claude rate limits, devs call foul
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• Anthropic is introducing weekly usage limits starting August 28, 2025, in addition to existing 5-hour daily caps.

• Around 5% of users—mainly those running Claude continuously or reselling access—will be most affected.

• Developers criticized the move, arguing it harms legitimate long-running workflows and degrades user experience.

Scientists Document First Images of the Atomic Fingerprint of Heat in Quantum Materials
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• Researchers at the University of Maryland have imaged atomic-scale thermal vibrations in twisted 2D quantum materials for the first time.

• The phenomenon, known as “moiré phasons,” was visualized using advanced electron ptychography with picometer resolution.

• This breakthrough could revolutionize the design of nanoelectronic and quantum thermal devices.

Faster, Smarter, Cheaper: AI Is Reinventing Market Research
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• Companies globally spend about $140 billion a year on traditional market research, much of which is inefficient.

• AI-powered simulations and automated insight tools offer real-time customer understanding and strategic forecasting.

• The shift promises faster decision-making and reduced reliance on static, outdated survey panels.

Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips
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• Tesla has agreed to a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung to manufacture its next-gen AI6 chips through 2033.

• The chips will be produced at Samsung’s advanced fab facility in Taylor, Texas, with Elon Musk personally involved in optimization.

• Analysts see the deal as a win for both parties, though caution that it may not be enough to reverse Samsung’s broader chip sector challenges.