Anthropic's Claude AI model, comprised of 16 agents, successfully built a C compiler from scratch in a two-week experiment, according to a recent blog post by researcher Nicholas Carlini. The project, which utilized the company's Claude Opus 4.6 AI model, involved nearly 2,000 Claude Code sessions and cost approximately $20,000 in API fees.
The AI agents worked on a shared codebase with minimal supervision, demonstrating the potential of multi-agent AI systems. This achievement comes as both Anthropic and OpenAI are releasing multi-agent tools. The experiment highlights the ongoing advancements in AI coding capabilities and the increasing role of AI in software development.
In other news, defense attorneys for Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, convicted of assaulting ICE officer Jonathan Ross, are seeking access to investigative files related to the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Attorneys requested a federal judge order prosecutors to turn over training records and investigative files related to Ross, who shot and killed Good during a targeted operation in Minneapolis on January 7. Muñoz-Guatemala's attorneys are seeking this information after learning Ross was the same officer involved in both incidents.
Meanwhile, the "OpenClaw moment" signifies the emergence of autonomous AI agents in the general workforce. Originally developed by Peter Steinberger as "Clawdbot" in November 2025, the framework evolved into "OpenClaw" by late January 2026. Unlike previous chatbots, OpenClaw is designed with the ability to execute shell commands, manage local files, and navigate messaging platforms with persistent, root-level permissions.
Furthermore, a recent report details an 8-minute attack chain that can grant adversaries AWS admin access. The attack begins with a seemingly legitimate LinkedIn message from a recruiter, which leads a developer to install a malicious package. This package then exfiltrates cloud credentials, including GitHub personal access tokens and AWS API keys, allowing the attacker to gain access to the cloud environment. This attack chain, known as the identity and access management (IAM) pivot, exposes a significant gap in how enterprises monitor identity-based attacks, according to CrowdStrike Intelligence research published on January 29.
Finally, Valve is revisiting the pricing and shipping schedule for its Steam Machine due to rising component costs, including RAM and storage. The company announced the need to adjust its plans in a recent blog post. Analysts are divided on how much of these increased costs Valve will pass on to consumers.
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