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Kudzai Murimi
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Introducing Computer Use: Meet the New Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku

Hey everyone! How’s your week going so far? Hope you’re doing well and ready for some exciting AI news because I’ve got something awesome to share with you. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet and the all-new Claude 3.5 Haiku! Whether you're into coding, software development, or just looking to boost productivity, these new models bring something for everyone. And if you love cutting-edge tech, there’s an even bigger surprise—Claude is now learning to use computers just like we do!

Claude 3.5 Sonnet: A Game-Changer for Coders

Let’s talk about Claude 3.5 Sonnet. It’s now more powerful than ever when it comes to coding, offering a huge boost in performance. If you’re a developer, you’ll love how it tackles complex coding tasks with ease. Early tests show a huge jump in performance, from 33.4% to 49.0% on SWE-bench Verified. Companies like GitLab are already noticing big gains in process automation and reasoning, making it a top choice for serious coding projects.

Claude 3.5 Haiku: Fast, Smart, and Affordable

If speed and affordability are what you need, then Claude 3.5 Haiku is for you! It’s compact, fast, and still manages to pack in impressive performance, scoring 40.6% on SWE-bench Verified. It even beats the original Sonnet in many coding tasks! Whether you’re managing large datasets or need quick feedback on a project, Claude 3.5 Haiku is the perfect solution without slowing you down.

Claude Using Computers: The Future Is Here

Now, here’s where things get really exciting—Claude can now use computers like we do! Imagine an AI that can move a cursor, click buttons, type text, and interact with software on its own. This is exactly what Claude 3.5 Sonnet brings to the table, and it’s now available in public beta.

Companies like Asana, Canva, and Replit are already using this feature to handle complex, multi-step tasks. For example, Replit is using Claude’s computer skills to evaluate apps in real time. While it’s still in beta, the potential for automating workflows and speeding up development is massive!

Why This Is Exciting for You

If you’re a developer or someone who loves exploring the latest tech, this is something you’ll want to check out. Claude 3.5 Sonnet is pushing the boundaries in coding, while Claude 3.5 Haiku offers a speedy, budget-friendly option. And with Claude learning to use computers, it’s opening up a whole new world of possibilities.

By integrating these models through the Anthropic API, Amazon Bedrock, or Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, you can automate tasks, boost productivity, and create entirely new experiences.

What’s Next?

There’s so much more to come! I’m really excited to see how the developer community will use Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Haiku to push the boundaries even further. Your feedback is going to be key as we continue refining these models.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, explore, and let me know what you think. Happy coding, and have an amazing week!

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Melody Mbewe

This is an exciting development for the AI community! The ability to interact with computers like a human opens up a whole new world of possibilities for automation and efficiency in coding tasks.

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Martin Baun

We need new models to name the new models :P