Claude Opus 4.5 is now live and "meaningfully better" at everyday tasks and coding challenges

• Anthropic's new Claude Opus 4.5 AI model is faster and more accurate than its predecessors
• The model is also better at handling real-world tasks like emails, documents, and slide decks
• Anthropic says it reduces cost and increases reliability for both everyday users and enterprise workflows

Anthropic is making a big promise about the newest iteration of the Claude family of AI models. The company says the new Claude Opus 4.5 is “meaningfully better” than what came before, which is interesting considering the gloomy tone taken by Anthropic's CEO when discussing the future of AI.

The latest upgrade to the company’s flagship artificial intelligence engine is already live for users of Claude Pro and enterprise customers, and it's not shy about its ambitions. It’s designed to reason more sharply, complete tasks more efficiently, and perform reliably across the kind of real-world ...