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Today, we explore how Claude Opus 4.5 is the new AI benchmark.
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The Big Sip
The take: Anthropic released its flagship model, and the numbers suggest it's pulling ahead in the enterprise race.
What happened: Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.5 on Monday, claiming top benchmark results in coding, computer use, and enterprise workflows. One week after a $15 billion investment from Microsoft and Nvidia, it pushed its valuation to $350 billion.
Why it matters: The company that spun off from OpenAI in 2021 now accounts for 32% of enterprise AI spend, while its former home dropped from 50% to 25% over two years.
What to watch: Microsoft's $30 billion Azure compute commitment from Anthropic, a bet that hedges Redmond's OpenAI exposure while funding its competitor.
Anthropic tested Opus 4.5 on its own take-home exam for performance engineers. The model outscored every human candidate in company history.
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