Anthropic's Auto Mode for Claude Code, Google Unveils Agent Smith AI, and Qodo's $70M Boost - AI Programming Weekly #45
March 31, 2026 -
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In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, Anthropic has introduced 'Auto Mode' for its Claude Code AI, which allows for autonomous decision-making while incorporating safety checks. This feature is currently in research preview and is aimed at Enterprise and API users. Meanwhile, N-iX and Cursor have announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI tools into enterprise software engineering, enhancing the development process.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI Programming Weekly.
In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, Anthropic has introduced 'Auto Mode' for its Claude Code AI, which allows for autonomous decision-making while incorporating safety checks. This feature is currently in research preview and is aimed at Enterprise and API users. Meanwhile, N-iX and Cursor have announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI tools into enterprise software engineering, enhancing the development process.
Anthropic Launches 'Auto Mode' for Claude Code
Anthropic has introduced 'Auto Mode' for its Claude Code AI, enabling autonomous decision-making with integrated safety checks to prevent risky actions. This feature is in research preview and will soon be available to Enterprise and API users. Read more
N-iX and Cursor Partner for AI Software Engineering
N-iX and Cursor have announced a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise software engineering by integrating AI tools into the development process. Read more
Qodo Secures $70M for AI Code Verification
Qodo, a startup based in New York, has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Qumra Capital. The company aims to improve software reliability through AI agents for code review and governance, addressing developer concerns about AI-generated code. Read more
Google Launches 'Agent Smith' AI for Coding Automation
Google has introduced an internal AI tool called 'Agent Smith' to automate coding tasks, which has become popular among employees, leading to restricted access. Read more
GitHub to Use Copilot Data for AI Training
Starting April 24, GitHub will utilize interaction data from Copilot users to enhance its AI models, with an opt-out option available. This change does not affect Copilot Business and Enterprise users. Read more
Enclave Raises $6 Million for AI Code Security
Enclave, a startup specializing in detecting security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, has secured $6 million in seed funding led by 8VC, with participation from investors like Marc Benioff. Read more
Microsoft Enhances Copilot with AI Model Integration
Microsoft has introduced new features for its Copilot research assistant, allowing integration of multiple AI models like OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude. These upgrades, including a 'Critique' feature and 'Council' comparison tool, aim to improve productivity and accuracy. Read more
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