Anthropic just rolled out four beta tools on its API for autonomous agents: in-sandbox Python code execution, native remote MCP connections, persistent Files API storage, and prompt caching extended to an hour. It basically lets Claude crunch data and call third-party tools across long tasks without custom infrastructure.
Anthropic just introduced native web search across its API and in Claude Code. Claude can now autonomously decide when to search, run multi-step queries, and return answers with source citations. It costs $10 per 1,000 searches plus standard tokens, saving developers from maintaining their own search pipelines.
Anthropic just launched its AI for Science program, offering free API credits to researchers tackling high-impact scientific challenges. The initiative focuses heavily on biology and life sciences, aiming to accelerate genetic data analysis, drug discovery, and agricultural productivity. Qualified researchers at research institutions can apply directly through their portal.
