Anthropic releases AI model Claude 3.5 Sonnet surpassing OpenAI's latest GPT-4o

From Fortune: 2024-06-20 13:40:56

Anthropic, the San Francisco AI startup founded in 2021, has released Claude 3.5 Sonnet, surpassing OpenAI’s latest AI system, GPT-4o. The rapid pace of AI development is highlighted by the competition between top companies creating these “AI foundation models”. OpenAI is already training its next model while Anthropic, launched Claude 3 in March.

OpenAI’s upstart competitor Mistral released a generative AI model for coding, showing the speed at which companies are advancing. Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 builds on existing features and emphasizes safety, security, and reliability. The company plans to release more models under the Claude 3.5 brand, maintaining a differentiated product focus.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet’s capabilities include improved nuances, humor, and speed, enhancing user experience. Technical training details remain confidential. Anthropic offers the new model for free on its iOS app and Claude.ai without disclosing operational details due to proprietary reasons. The model is multimodal for image inputs but prioritizes enterprise customer needs over voice assistants.

Anthropic’s latest feature, Artifacts, allows team collaboration within a workspace on Claude.ai, evolving into a collaborative environment. The company aims to target enterprise users by providing tools for productivity and content generation. The AI model competition is expected to intensify, with companies like Anthropic continuing rapid iteration to stay ahead in the market. Join the Fortune Next to Lead newsletter for weekly strategies on leadership success.



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