Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5, Apple Expands Private Cloud, and Global AI Policy Shifts
Anthropic releases its Mythos-class Claude Fable 5 model with new pricing and access tiers. Meanwhile, Apple expands its Private Cloud Compute, Meta faces EU regulatory orders regarding WhatsApp, and global AI investment and policy developments continue to evolve.
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Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5
Anthropic has made its Mythos-class model, Claude Fable 5, generally available via API and subscription plans. The model is priced at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens. While it is included in Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans until June 22, users will need to manage usage credits afterward. Fable 5 is designed for complex tasks like coding and research, though it incorporates "invisible interventions" that may limit its utility in certain ML research contexts.
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