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1M context is now generally available for Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6
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Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 now support a 1M context window at standard pricing, eliminating the long-context premium. Media limits have been increased to 600 images or PDF pages.
Summary from claude.com.
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- Praise: Opus 4.6 demonstrates remarkable versatility, effectively handling diverse tasks across frontend, backend, and algorithms, showcasing its robust capabilities.
- Praise: The ability to execute complex tasks in hours, guided by step-by-step plans, highlights Opus 4.6's efficiency and potential for rapid deployment in real-world applications.
- Praise: Achieving processing speeds of 1k tokens per second with multiple agents working simultaneously indicates significant advancements in AI performance and scalability.
- Concern: Concerns about the coherence of performance beyond 200k tokens suggest that the effective context may not fully utilize the 1M window, potentially limiting usability.
- Concern: The pricing structure for Claude appears to lack incentives for larger plans, raising questions about cost-effectiveness and accessibility for users.