Claude Python and TypeScript SDKs add built-in computer and browser use toolsets
Claude's Python and TypeScript SDKs now include built-in toolsets for computer use and browser use, running the execution loop and sending actions directly to drivers.
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View all AI newsClaude Haiku 5.5 is now available in Cursor
Cursor has made Claude Haiku 5.5 available in its model settings, stating that the model costs 10 times less than Claude Haiku 4.5 on shorter requests.
Claude rolls out monthly Platform API credits for Max and Team plans
Claude announced monthly Claude Platform API credits for Max and Team tier subscribers, offering $100 for Max 5x, $200 for Max 20x, and up to $500 pooled for Team plans.
ClaudeDevs details Haiku 5.5 pricing tiers and cache read rates
ClaudeDevs published pricing details for Haiku 5.5, setting rates at $0.10 / $0.50 per million tokens with cache reads at $0.01 for prompts under 100K tokens. Above 100K tokens, the rate is $0.50 / $2.50 per million tokens, with cache reads at $0.05.
Claude halves cache read price on Claude Sonnet 5.5 to $0.10 per million tokens
Claude has halved the price of cache reads on Claude Sonnet 5.5 to $0.10 per million tokens. The reduction lowers running costs by approximately 20% on most long-running workloads.
Claude introduces Claude Haiku 5.5, reporting 75% lower running costs than Haiku 4.5
Claude has introduced Claude Haiku 5.5, describing it as its cheapest, fastest, and most capable small model to date. On average, the model costs around 75% less to run than Claude Haiku 4.5.
Every releases Slack agent built on Claude Managed Agents to subscribers
The Every team built a company agent on Claude Managed Agents for Slack to share skills across new models, making it available to subscribers following internal use.
Anthropic expands Cyber Verification Program with access to Claude Mythos 5.1, Opus 5.5, and Sonnet 5.5
Anthropic is expanding its Cyber Verification Program to grant verified security professionals broader access to Claude Mythos 5.1, Opus 5.5, and Sonnet 5.5, adding tiers for authorized offensive workflows.
Claude Code sets Oct 7 deadline and claim command for cloud session bonus credits
Subscribers on Claude Pro or Max plans as of Sept 23 must run /claim-credit in Claude Code by Oct 7 at 11:59pm PT to redeem their one-time cloud session credit. The credit is consumed prior to standard plan limits and expires Nov 4.
Claude opens Google Workspace co-editing beta to paid plans
Claude has made its Google Workspace integration available in beta across all paid plans, allowing users to open and co-edit docs, sheets, or decks beside chat while respecting Google sharing permissions.
Claude launches two-way integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Claude now operates inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with sidebar in-place editing, and can also open those Google Workspace files directly inside Claude.
Claude details eligibility criteria and event access for Claude Startups program
Startups founded in the last five years or funded in the last two years are eligible to apply for the Claude Startups program. Qualifying founders can also book virtual office hours with Anthropic’s Applied AI team and attend community events as space permits.
Claude offers up to $7,500 in credits and a free year of Team for startups
Claude detailed the product and credit terms for its startups program, offering qualifying companies up to $7,500 in benefits, including $1,000 in API credits upon approval and a free year of Claude Team for new teams.
Claude Startups program expands to more founders
The Claude Startups program is opening to more founders, providing accepted members with a year of Claude Team, API credits, and advisory access.
a16z analysis finds 4.5% of US consumers pay for ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude
Polymarket reports that an a16z analysis measures the paid subscription rate for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude at 4.5% among U.S. consumers.
Meta’s Muse reportedly hits 5 million downloads in under a month
Polymarket reports that Meta’s Muse has reached 5 million downloads in less than a month, surpassing the early adoption speed of both ChatGPT and Claude.
Meta reportedly scales back internal Claude use in favor of MetaCode and Muse Code
Polymarket reports that Meta is cutting back on internal use of Anthropic’s Claude while steering employees toward MetaCode and Muse Code.
VeriHarness turns a base model into a verifier for long-horizon agent tasks
A Google paper, VeriHarness, uses the same base model to check both disputed and unanimous agent claims. With evidence-backed revision, it reports gains of 6.2 points with Gemini 3.5 Flash and 6.4 points with Claude Opus 4.8 over a single rollout.
Anthropic opens a new Anthropic Interviewer study through October 6
Anthropic is running a study with Anthropic Interviewer from September 29 to October 6 for Free, Pro, and Max users of Claude and Claude Code. Participants can choose to make their responses public.
Claude can now help build evaluations and hillclimb on them
ClaudeDevs says Claude can help build evaluations and hillclimb on them, and has published guidance on eval design and skills that Claude Code can use to improve applications.