AnalysisAI ModelsJune 30, 2026
Claude Sonnet 5 released as faster, cheaper Opus 4.8 alternative
Anthropic describes Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper, faster version of Opus 4.8. The model is positioned as a relatively minor update.
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