AI News Roundup — March 24, 2026
Anthropic launched Claude Computer Use for macOS enabling autonomous desktop control, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claimed "we've achieved AGI," and the US Labor Department launched a free AI literacy program as software stocks tumbled on Amazon AI disruption fears.
Anthropic Launches Claude Computer Use Agent for macOS
Anthropic rolled out Claude Computer Use, enabling the AI to autonomously control Mac desktops by moving the mouse, clicking menus, typing, and completing multi-step tasks without human intervention. The feature includes safety mechanisms such as user permission prompts and injection scanning to prevent malicious actions. Windows support is planned as the next platform expansion.
Jensen Huang Says He Thinks We Have Achieved AGI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated "I think we've achieved AGI" in an interview, then appeared to qualify the claim. The remark is influencing market expectations and policy discussions around artificial general intelligence, coming on the heels of GTC 2026 where Huang projected $1 trillion in chip orders and unveiled the Vera Rubin platform and NemoClaw agentic AI stack.
US Labor Department Launches Free AI Literacy Course
The US Labor Department began offering a free AI literacy program targeting Americans concerned about AI's impact on employment. The initiative signals a shift in AI policy from pure regulation toward actively equipping workers for an AI-transformed economy, addressing fears about job displacement with practical education.
AI Scholar Warns of Converging Risks Threatening Global AI Infrastructure
Bhaskar Chakravorti, dean of global business at Tufts University's Fletcher School, published a Foreign Policy article warning of converging geopolitical and supply chain risks. The semiconductors that the AI industry relies on require critical supplies of helium and sulfur that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now effectively unnavigable — creating a vulnerability that could disrupt global AI infrastructure.
Doctronic Raises $40 Million for Autonomous Clinical AI
New York-based Doctronic secured $40 million in Series B funding led by Abstract and Lightspeed Venture Partners for its HIPAA-compliant AI platform providing 24/7 autonomous clinical consultations. The company is preparing for its first FDA meeting and has brought total funding to $65 million.
Microsoft-Backed Lace Raises $40 Million for Next-Generation Chipmaking
Lace secured $40 million to develop helium atom-beam lithography enabling semiconductor designs roughly 10 times smaller than current technology. The company is targeting a pilot fabrication facility by 2029, which could reshape the future of AI chip manufacturing by enabling dramatically smaller and more efficient processors.
Amazon AI Tools Report Rattles Enterprise Software Stocks
ServiceNow, Salesforce, and other enterprise software stocks tumbled on March 24 after reports that Amazon is developing new AI tools that could disrupt the SaaS sector. The selloff reflects growing investor concern that AI-native automation from hyperscalers is threatening traditional enterprise software business models built around seat-based licensing.