Anthropic unveils Opus 4.1: a new era for artificial intelligence
Anthropic has announced the release of Opus 4.1, the updated version of its flagship AI model, just as OpenAI prepares to launch the highly anticipated GPT-5. This new version promises superior performance in key areas such as coding, research, and data analysis, positioning itself as one of the most advanced models on the market.
Incremental improvements and user focus
According to Mike Krieger, Anthropic’s Chief Product Officer, the company is now focusing on incremental improvements to its models, in addition to major updates. This approach allows users to benefit from a continually refined and high-performing experience.
"It’s better at coding, better at reasoning, better at agentic tasks. We’re just making it better for people."
Mike Krieger, Chief Product Officer Anthropic
Opus 4.1: more powerful and precise in coding
The new model stands out for its ability to handle large codebases and make code modifications with greater precision. In benchmark tests, Opus 4.1 scored two percentage points higher than its predecessor on the SWE-Bench Verified test, confirming its progress in programming.
Tangible results for customers
- Clients like Windsurf and Rakuten Group Inc. have reported faster and higher-quality coding task completion.
- The model proves particularly effective in solving complex, multi-step problems.
Increasing competition
Anthropic faces competition from giants like Google and OpenAI, who are also introducing advanced features for assisted programming. However, Anthropic aims to stand out with a responsible approach to AI development and increasingly high-performing models.
"We can focus on what we have — what others do is ultimately up to them."
Mike Krieger, Chief Product Officer Anthropic
Conclusion
With Opus 4.1, Anthropic strengthens its position in the AI landscape, offering a powerful and reliable tool for companies and developers, as the industry awaits the launch of GPT-5.