Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 AI model
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Anthropic
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September 22, 2026
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Anthropic released Opus 5.5, a new high-performance model for coding and knowledge work. The model is faster and cheaper than its predecessor, with output tokens priced at $20 per million. The company is prioritizing safety and alignment, slowing down capability advancement to match risk prevention progress.
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