ChatGPT Missed This Cancer
Microsoft offers 60,000 staff a way out, and Google beats ChatGPT and Claude
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ChatGPT called this cancer harmless
A dermatologist tested GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1 on 200 real skin spots, and both got fewer than half right. What caught my attention was the cancer they both waved through.
- Both said a melanoma patient could be sent home. They called it a harmless growth. The photo they misread is in the article.
- A 10-year-old AI beat them both. It needed only about 20 minutes of extra training, and it wasn’t close.
- You can try that old AI on your phone. It runs in your browser, and nothing gets uploaded.
Why it matters: It’s one doctor’s test, not a clinical trial. A changing mole still needs a doctor, but I’d check which cancers fooled the chatbots.
Try the skin-check AI on your phone ↗Have you ever asked an AI chatbot about a health problem?
Market Snapshot
| Company | Price ($) | 5D (%) | YTD (%) | ||
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278.22 | -12.31 | -11.34 | ||
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344.63 | -0.89 | 26.77 | ||
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614.99 | -4.30 | -6.83 | ||
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521.91 | -0.50 | 7.92 | ||
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240.35 | -3.08 | 4.13 | ||
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204.64 | -3.00 | 9.73 |
03 / Jobs watch
Microsoft offers 60,000 staff a way out
Microsoft has offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly 27% of its staff, as AI spending climbs. What caught my attention is where: the US, UK, Canada and India.
- Microsoft calls it “new for us.” It comes just six months after a voluntary retirement program.
- One line in Microsoft’s statement stands out. It hints at why the company wants this now, and Windows Central quotes it in full.
- Governments are doing the same math. The Dutch government plans about 25,000 fewer jobs over several years, with AI as one tool.
Why it matters: Not all 60,000 will leave, and Windows Central is already asking if layoffs are next. If your work is mostly routine, I’d read that line closely.
See the line that hints at what’s next ↗Would you take a buyout if your employer offered one?
04 / Model watch
Google beat ChatGPT and Claude with an AI you can’t use yet
Google says Gemini 4 Carbon is its strongest model yet, and it just took first place on a popular AI leaderboard. What caught my attention was in Google’s own results table.
- It knocked Claude Opus 5.5 off the top spot. It scored 59 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
- It won 15 of the 17 tests Google listed. The 2 it lost went to rivals you probably already use.
- You can’t use it yet. Only a small group of security teams has access, and there’s no date for the Gemini app.
Why it matters: Google’s best AI still lost to a chatbot you can use today, on a task you probably do every day.
See which chatbot beat Google’s best AI ↗Would you switch AI tools for the #1 model?
05 / AI highlights
AI in Brief
AI SAFETY
ChatGPT Gets Stricter With Teens
OpenAI is restricting weapons-related information for teens and preparing to end conversations that show warning signs of violence.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Claude Finally Drops Its 5-Hour Limit
Anthropic renamed its $200 Max plan to Ultra and removed the five-hour usage cap for verified subscribers, though weekly limits remain.
OPEN WEIGHTS
Mistral Opens Up Its 1-Trillion-Parameter AI
Mistral released the weights of its upgraded Large 4 model, claiming stronger coding and cybersecurity performance with self-hosting freedom.
SAFEGUARDS
Claude Now Checks Its Own Chats for Danger
Anthropic says Claude now assesses conversations for misuse, flagging 94% of high-priority cases identified by a stronger safety classifier.
OPENAI
OpenAI's Mystery Video Sparks New Model Rumors
A cryptic video about humanity's future has sparked speculation about OpenAI's next AI model, though no new launch was confirmed.
On Our Radar
- Google's AI satellite sends its first answer from space
- OpenAI claims its AI cracked a major computer science mystery
- Gemini can now create and edit PDFs, slides, and spreadsheets
- Google, Meta and other tech giants plan $3 trillion in AI spending
- Jack Dorsey's Block unveils AI that learned to talk by listening
Last Week’s Poll Result
Which model would you test first for a serious coding project?
| Kimi K3.1 Pro | 28.57% |
| GPT-6 Astra | 23.81% |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | 47.62% |
Would you trust an AI diagnosis if it outperformed doctors in clinical tests?
| Yes, if the accuracy is proven | 47.83% |
| Maybe, but only as a second opinion | 43.48% |
| No, I trust human doctors more | 8.70% |
Reader voice · jeyaeraja
Selected: Maybe, but only as a second opinion
“AI can be used as supporting tool not to replace Human Intelligence.”
Our take: That balance matters. AI can strengthen a diagnosis without replacing a clinician's judgment.
Reader voice · igangins
Selected: Yes, if the accuracy is proven
“If accuracy proven and checks are put in place to confirm ai diagnosis and ai is not straying or going rogue.”
Our take: Proven accuracy is only the start. Continuous monitoring and human oversight are just as essential.
Your turn: Vote and tell us why. We will feature your take next week.
Could specialized AI eventually replace traditional CAD software?
| Yes, AI will become the main interface | 22.22% |
| Maybe, but CAD tools will remain underneath | 77.78% |
| No, engineers need precise manual control | 0% |
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