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🤖 Claude Strikes Back With Opus 4.5

🤖 Claude Strikes Back With Opus 4.5

PLUS: Computer maker HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it turns to AI

Cliff Worley
December 01, 2025

Happy Monday!

If last week felt big with the launch of Gemini 3, this week kept the momentum going. Anthropic just released Opus 4.5, a new Claude update that improves reasoning, accuracy, and long-form work. It is faster, clearer, and feels closer to how people actually think.

OpenAI also rolled out new built-in shopping and research tools for ChatGPT. Now you can compare products, scan reviews, and get clean summaries in one place. It looks like ChatGPT is taking a step toward being your go-to advisor for everyday decisions.

Finally, I've got a fresh new prompt for you to dive into this week. Happy exploring!

PROMPT: I’m stuck on [problem/decision]. Break down my situation using the following structure: 1. Diagnose the Problem (First Principles) Clarify the real root cause vs surface symptoms Identify constraints, hidden assumptions, and risks 2. Generate 3–4 Strategic Options For each option, provide: Summary of the approach Pros and Cons Risks & failure modes Required resources (time, money, people) Expected short-term impact Expected long-term impact 3. Decision Matrix (Score Each Option 1–10) Use a weighted scoring model that includes: Impact Effort required Reversibility (how easy it is to undo) Speed of execution Strategic alignment Risk level Then calculate a Total Score and rank the options. 4. Risk Map (High/Medium/Low) Place each option in a simple risk map: High risk / high reward Low risk / medium reward High risk / low reward Low risk / high reward 5. Final Recommendation Based on the data above, provide: The best option Why it’s best The first 3 steps I should take in the next 48 hours 6. Bonus: If you see a better option I didn’t consider, propose it. Keep your tone objective, strategic, and practical.

Source: Superhuman

Enjoy!

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