Anthropic Launches Claude 3.7 Sonnet AI Model

Anthropic has unveiled its latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which combines real-time responses with the ability to engage in extended reasoning, marking it as the industry's first hybrid AI reasoning model. This model can self-reflect before answering, enhancing its performance across various tasks, including math and coding, although this feature is limited to paid plans. Claude 3.7 Sonnet aims to simplify user experience by providing a single model capable of diverse functionalities, rather than requiring users to choose between multiple models. The model is priced competitively compared to rivals such as OpenAI, with its costs set at $3 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens. Additionally, Claude 3.7 Sonnet demonstrates improved gaming proficiency by successfully navigating challenges in Pokémon Red, showcasing its advanced capabilities in a playful context. The launch comes amid intense competition in the AI sector, as tech firms race to develop more sophisticated models.