Anthropic released its new Claude Sonnet 4.6 AI model on Tuesday, a move that is expected to significantly impact the AI industry by offering near-flagship intelligence at a mid-tier cost. The model, which features a 1M token context window in beta, is now the default model in claude.ai and Claude Cowork, and its pricing remains steady at $315 per million tokens, according to VentureBeat.
The new model represents a full upgrade across various functionalities, including coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design, VentureBeat reported. This release comes amid a surge in corporate adoption of AI agents and automated coding tools. The pricing strategy is particularly noteworthy, as Anthropic's flagship Opus models cost $1575 per million tokens.
In other news, U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz is competing at the Olympic Games, where he is facing a friendly rivalry with Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, NPR News reported. Stolz and de Boo have been competing head-to-head in the 1000m and 500m races, with Stolz narrowly winning both times. "I think we're having some pretty historic battles," Stolz said after winning, according to NPR News.
Meanwhile, in the realm of consumer technology, Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 headphones, according to Wired. The headphones, known for their active noise cancellation, are available for $399, a 50% discount.
In the world of cybersecurity, a security researcher named Allison Nixon was targeted with death threats by hackers using online handles Waifu and Judische, according to MIT Technology Review. The threats, posted on Telegram and Discord channels, were directed at Nixon due to her work tracking cybercriminals as chief research officer at the cyber investigations firm Unit 221B.
Finally, the evolution of communication technologies continues to transform how people connect, according to MIT Technology Review. The shift to remote work has accelerated innovation in audio and video communication, with AI and new acoustic technologies playing a key role. "Audio and video just working is a baseline for collaboration," said Brendan Ittelson, chief ecosystem officer at Zoom, according to MIT Technology Review.
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