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Anthropic launches Sonnet 5.5, a faster, cheaper AI model

Anthropic released Sonnet 5.5, its newest AI model focused on speed and lower costs. Sonnet 5.5 performs better at routine tasks, coding, and creating documents than its predecessor and is half the price of Anthropic’s recently launched flagship model, Opus 5.5. Anthropic says it improved cybersecurity features and efficiency, allowing Sonnet 5.5 to complete jobs with fewer tokens, making it cheaper to use.

Why it mattersThe price and speed focus targets businesses prioritizing budget and efficiency over the latest raw AI power. Stronger security safeguards signal growing industry pressure to rein in AI risks—even on mid-tier models.

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CNBCAnthropic launches cheaper AI model, its second release since CEO's call for a slowdown6:00 PM →GizmodoAnthropic Releases Its Second New AI Model in Less Than a Week9:55 PM →

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