Scientists and engineers at the U.S. tech startup Anthropic have announced a new version of their AI system that is easier on the wallet—and on the hardware. The company says the cheaper model will let more people and businesses experiment with large‑language AI without breaking the bank.
Anthropic’s shift comes after big names like OpenAI and Google pushed the tech market with pricey models that need powerful servers. “We’ve built a model that works with fewer resources but keeps the power you expect from an AI,” said a company spokesperson. The new system can run on modest GPU setups and draws much less electricity than the flagship models.
The company unveiled the model at a virtual event on Wednesday. Demo videos showed the AI completing writing tasks, answering questions, and even generating code—skills that were made smoother by the new architecture. Analysts say a reduced cost could open up AI to small businesses, schools, and developers who previously could not afford to test or deploy advanced language models.
“We want to make AI accessible to everyone, not just the big tech firms,” the spokesperson added. Anthropic’s focus on safety and transparency is part of the plan. The new version comes with built‑in safeguards that limit harmful or biased responses, which could encourage wider adoption in education and customer service.
If the launch goes as planned, the model might be priced as low as a few dollars a month for basic use. Larger, heavy‑load customers could still pay more for the higher capacity version. That tiered approach resembles how other cloud services work, giving small users a free or low‑cost entry point and scaling up for enterprise workloads.
Industry observers note that Anthropic’s cheaper model could spur a wave of new applications. From chatbots in pharmacies to automated drafting of legal documents, the potential customers are vast. “The barrier to entry has been high—lowering that hurdle will likely generate a lot of innovation,” said a technology analyst.
In short, Anthropic’s announcement signals a push toward more affordable AI. The company’s goal is simple: give more people the tools to build solutions that harness high‑performance language understanding, while keeping pricing and energy use reasonable. The rollout will be watched closely by both the startup community and mainstream tech giants as the debate over how to make AI both powerful and accessible continues.
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