Anthropic Releases Claude Sonnet 5 With Stronger AI Agent Capabilities at Lower Cost

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Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5, its latest AI model designed with enhanced agentic capabilities. The model is positioned as a more affordable option compared to premium competitors such as Opus, GPT-4.5, and Gemini Pro. Alongside performance improvements, Anthropic has also incorporated upgraded safety features into the new release. The launch signals Anthropic's intent to capture a broader market by offering a capable yet cost-effective solution for running AI agents.

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