Anthropic has launched the Claude 4 series on Polite AI, featuring two models - Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, offering advanced AI capabilities for different needs as of May 2025.
Claude Opus 4 excels in complex coding projects and long-form reasoning, outperforming competitors like GPT-4.1 and Gemini 2.5 Pro on industry benchmarks.
Claude Sonnet 4 provides a cost-effective option for general-use tasks, maintaining quality in coding and reasoning, making it suitable for various applications.
Both models in the Claude 4 series introduce innovative features like extended thinking with tool use, improved memory capabilities, and enhanced instruction following to enhance user experience and performance.