Anthropic’s new Claude model comes close to Fable 5 at half the cost

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 on Friday, marking its safest AI model to date. This new version is positioned as a cost-efficient alternative to Fable 5, offering similar power at half the cost. By reducing expenses while maintaining performance, Anthropic aims to compete against Chinese alternatives. The model focuses on safety and efficiency, providing a high-power solution that significantly lowers the financial burden compared to its competitors in the current AI race.