This update introduces the new Sonnet 5 model, now the default for enhanced AI interactions. Users will find a native 1M-token context window, ideal for much larger prompts and responses. Further advantages include a promotional pricing offer of $2/$10 per Mtok through August 31, providing significant cost savings for high-volume usage.
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- Introducing Claude Sonnet 5: now the default model in Claude Code, with a native 1M-token context window and promotional pricing of $2/$10 per Mtok through August 31. Update to version 2.1.197 for access. https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-sonnet-5
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