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Microsoft 365 Copilot Adds Two Anthropic AI Models, Giving Users a Choice

Available in limited access, Claude models can be used as research agents or to build new ones.

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is adding two of Anthropic’s AI models, Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1, to its AI assistant, 365 Copilot. The Claude models won’t replace OpenAI’s ChatGPT for general chatbot inquiries but will be used for specific tasks.

Adding Claude will allow Copilot users to get a different AI perspective compared to just using ChatGPT. Since models are trained with other datasets, their output can vary dramatically.

Claude Opus 4.1 will be added as an option within Copilot’s Researcher AI agents, alongside ChatGPT, and both Anthropic models can be used within Copilot Studio.

Copilot’s Researcher agents are reasoning agents that can work with the data you use daily, such as emails, meeting information and files, to help brainstorm new products and create advanced reports. Users can compare the efforts put forth by each model to see which one works best.

With Copilot Studio, users can build enterprise agents for their businesses using four different OpenAI models and the new Anthropic models.

Access to the new models is currently limited. 365 Copilot licensed customers can opt in through the Frontier Program to access Claude Opus 4.1 in Researcher agents. To build agents, users can opt in to try Claude in Copilot Studio. An organization’s admin can enable access within the Office 365 admin center.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.