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Anthropic opens Model Hardware Standard research preview
Anthropic opened a research preview of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a shared, model-agnostic spec so AI agents can operate programmable lab and manufacturing devices through protocols such as MCP. Early partners span biotech, microscopy, and quantum (including Genentech, HHMI Janelia, and QuEra); Anthropic plans to open-source MHS after the preview and is building physical-safety evaluations. Waitlist only for now — research preview, not a general Claude feature for everyone.