Anthropic announces new “Model Hardware Standard” for AI agents; plans open-source release with safety guidance

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Anthropic has rolled out a research preview of “Model Hardware Standard” (MHS) to enable AI agents to safely operate multiple physical devices used in scientific research and manufacturing. It plans to publish research findings and safety guidance when the standard is open-sourced, according to a company release.

The standard allows agents to coordinate instruments including — microscopes, liquid handlers and robotic arms — simultaneously and perform complex tasks, ranging from routine drug discovery experiments to laser calibration for quantum computers.