Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5.5 with Better Performance, Lower Cost
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Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5.5, introducing the first model in its new Claude 5.5 family. This model achieves performance comparable to Claude Fable 5.1 on most tasks. Notably, it reduces operational costs by 40% compared to Opus 5. This update aims to provide a more efficient and cost-effective advanced AI model for users.
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- Claude Opus 5.5 Model Launched
Claude Opus 5.5 is the inaugural model in the new Claude 5.5 family, offering performance levels similar to Claude Fable 5.1. It also provides a significant cost reduction, running at 40% less than Opus 5.
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https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12138966-release-notes
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