Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.6, continuing breakneck pace of AI model releases
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Source: CNBC TechnologyFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 4.6, a new AI model that performs better at coding, computer use, and data processing tasks, making it the default option for free and paid users. This launch reflects the intense competition in the AI industry, with Anthropic releasing two major models in less than two weeks to keep pace with rivals like OpenAI and Google.
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Attack SophisticationModerate
AI Component TargetedModel
Affected Vendors
Anthropic
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/17/anthropic-ai-claude-sonnet-4-6-default-free-pro.html
First tracked: February 17, 2026 at 02:33 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%