Anthropic has released its newest AI model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, to users of its AI chatbot platform, Claude. The news broke on social media Thursday morning, and TechCrunch was able to independently confirm that the model is available in Claude on both web and mobile.
What is Claude 3.5 Haiku?
Claude 3.5 Haiku is a significant update to Anthropic’s previous flagship model, 3 Opus. According to reports, 3.5 Haiku matches or bests the performance of its predecessor on specific benchmarks. The model is particularly well-suited for tasks such as:
- Coding recommendations: Claude 3.5 Haiku can provide users with suggestions and guidance on coding-related topics.
- Data extraction and labeling: This model can assist in extracting relevant data from text-based sources and labeling it for further analysis.
- Content moderation: With its advanced capabilities, Claude 3.5 Haiku can help identify and flag potentially sensitive or objectionable content.
Key Features of Claude 3.5 Haiku
While Claude 3.5 Haiku is an impressive addition to the Anthropic platform, there are some limitations to its capabilities:
- No image analysis: Unlike other models available on the platform, such as 3 Haiku and 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Haiku does not support image analysis.
- Longer text output: This model can generate longer chunks of text than its predecessor, making it more suitable for tasks that require in-depth responses.
Update to Knowledge Cutoff
Claude 3.5 Haiku also boasts an updated knowledge cutoff, allowing the model to reference more recent events and information. This feature will be particularly beneficial for users who need access to up-to-date knowledge on a wide range of topics.
Controversy Surrounding Claude 3.5 Haiku
When Claude 3.5 Haiku was first made available through Anthropic’s API, there was some controversy surrounding its pricing. Initially, the company suggested that the model would cost the same as 3 Haiku, but later clarified that its increased "intelligence" warranted a higher API cost.
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Get Started with Claude 3.5 Haiku
If you’re interested in trying out Claude 3.5 Haiku for yourself, head to the Anthropic website or mobile app to get started.
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