Anthropic launches Sonnet 4.6 with low-cost AI performance
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Anthropic has introduced Claude Sonnet 4.6, an AI model offering near top-tier performance at significantly lower costs.
Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 4.6, an artificial intelligence model that promises performance nearly equivalent to high-end models but at significantly lower costs. Sonnet 4.6 is available for $3/$15 per million tokens, compared to $15/$75 for the company's Opus models.
Sonnet 4.6 features improvements in coding tasks, computer usage, and financial analysis, excelling in benchmarks like SWE-bench and OSWorld-Verified. In office tasks, the model outperformed Opus 4.6, making it an attractive option for companies looking to cut costs without sacrificing AI performance quality.
The model has also enhanced its computer usage capability, achieving 72.5% on OSWorld, a significant increase from previous versions. This improvement is crucial for automating interactions with legacy software, broadening AI application possibilities across various business sectors.
Enterprise clients are already reporting migration to Sonnet 4.6, praising its cost-effectiveness. Hex Technologies and Box are among the companies that have adopted the model, citing performance improvements and reduced operational costs.
The launch of Sonnet 4.6 marks an important step in Anthropic's strategy to expand its presence in the corporate market and regulated sectors. The model is available across all Claude platforms, including API and cloud services.
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