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Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 with Advanced AI Capabilities

The new models, introduced at the Code with Claude conference, offer extended reasoning, autonomous operation, and professional-grade coding tools for developers and non-coders alike.

Anthropic unveiled Claude 4, the company's new generation of AI models, on Thursday.
Close-up of phone screen displaying Anthropic Claude, a Large Language Model (LLM) powered generative artificial intelligence chatbot, Lafayette, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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Anthropic unveiled its latest generation of “frontier,” or cutting-edge, AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4.

Overview

  • Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, its most advanced AI models to date, capable of nearly seven hours of autonomous, goal-oriented operation.
  • The models are designed to extend reasoning and integrate tools to tackle complex, high-level tasks, marking a shift from simple question-answering to collaborative problem-solving.
  • Claude Code, powered by the new models, is now generally available, enabling automated coding, data analysis, and clickable prototype creation for both technical and non-technical users.
  • Scott White, Anthropic’s product leader, emphasized the models' ability to provide users with 'professional superpowers,' enhancing productivity and creativity across industries.
  • The release underscores Anthropic’s focus on democratizing AI capabilities, blurring the lines between developers and non-coders while competing in the rapidly evolving generative AI market.