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AI IntelligenceFeb 8, 2026AI Intelligence
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Anthropic is rolling out a 'Fast Mode' for Claude Opus 4.6 that promises responses 2.5 times faster at the same quality level.

The catch: the speed comes at up to six times the cost. This highlights a new trend where users pay a high premium for performance optimizations.

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Anthropic is rolling out a 'Fast Mode' for Claude Opus 4.6 that promises responses 2.5 times faster at the same quality level. The catch: the speed comes at up to six times the cost. This highlights a new trend where users pay a high premium for performance optimizations.