Anthropic's new AI model rivals Fable 5 and is cheaper as businesses fret about costs

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5, its best performing and most cost-effective AI model, rivaling Fable 5 at a lower price as businesses seek cheaper AI solutions, the company announced July 24, 2026.

Home/NewsAnthropic's new AI model rivals Fable 5 and is cheaper as businesses fret about costsJuly 24, 2026Source: CNBC TechnologyShare:Anthropic said Claude Opus 5 is its best performing and its most cost-effective offering.Share this article:Get AI news in your inboxDaily digest of what matters in AI.SubscribeKey Terms ExplainedAnthropicAn AI safety company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, including Dario and Daniela Amodei.ClaudeAnthropic's family of AI assistants, including Claude Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus.