TL;DR
IBM has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic. IBM will use Anthropic’s Claude AI models in its software tools to help developers write and improve code. The first set of tools is already being tested by over 6,000 developers. The deal comes as Anthropic also launched a new AI model called Sonnet 4.5, which can run coding tasks for up to 30 hours without human help. This partnership is part of a growing trend where large tech companies are joining with AI firms to improve productivity, especially in finance and cybersecurity.
Claude AI to be used in IBM coding tools
IBM will use Claude, a set of AI models developed by Anthropic, in its software for businesses. These tools will first be used by developers to help write, check, and fix code. The AI can understand long instructions and do repeated coding tasks. It can also perform some actions on a user’s computer without being told every time. According to reports, more than 6,000 developers are already testing the tools. IBM believes this will save time and help companies become more efficient. The company has not yet shared how it will price or license the AI tools.
Anthropic rolls out improved model Sonnet 4.5
The announcement came shortly after Anthropic launched Sonnet 4.5, an upgraded version of its earlier Claude Opus model. The new model can run for up to 30 hours on coding tasks without human help. In comparison, the older model could run for only seven hours. Anthropic’s Chief Science Officer, Jared Kaplan, said that Sonnet 4.5 is stronger in almost every way. He also said a new version of Claude Opus is being developed and will be launched later this year.
Finance and security firms show growing interest
The partnership between IBM and Anthropic shows how AI tools are becoming important in sectors like banking, cybersecurity, and enterprise tech. At Morgan Stanley, AI is already changing how engineers write code. The bank’s technology head, Mike Pizzi, said AI is making a big impact on their work. Anthropic said its models are already being used in industries where accuracy and task control are very important.
Anthropic’s revenue rises as competition grows
Anthropic reached $5 billion in yearly revenue in August. Most of this came from selling tools that help large companies with software development. The company competes with big players like Google and OpenAI, who are also building AI tools for coding. Anthropic's Chief Product Officer, Mike Krieger, said that businesses need more than just AI models. They also need better systems and strong partnerships with tech companies to use AI well.
FAQs
- What did IBM announce in its new deal with Anthropic?IBM will use Claude AI models from Anthropic in its software tools to help developers write and fix code faster.
- What is special about the new Sonnet 4.5 model?Sonnet 4.5 can work on coding tasks for up to 30 hours without any human input. It is more powerful than the previous version.
- Why are companies in finance and security interested in AI tools like Claude?These sectors need fast, accurate tools. AI helps improve coding speed and reduce human errors.
