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Anthropic

Also known as: Anthropic / Anthropic PBC

US AI safety-focused research company behind the Claude model family, Claude Code, and MCP. A leader in responsible AI development through its Constitutional AI approach.

Overview

Founded in 2021 by ex-OpenAI researchers, Anthropic offers Claude in three tiers — Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku. In 2026 it launched a $100 M partner network to accelerate enterprise market share. See Anthropic partner network.

Key products

Product portfolio includes Claude (LLM), Claude Code (AI coding agent), MCP (Model Context Protocol), and Claude Design (AI design tool), available via API and at Claude.ai.

On March 12, 2026, Anthropic announced the Claude Partner Network with $100M investment. Business subscriptions grew 4.9% MoM while OpenAI fell 1.5%. With 30,000 Accenture consultants trained on Claude, integration opportunities for IT service providers are rapidly expanding.

Software Development

Claude Code Complete Guide 2026 — The New Era of AI Agent Coding

Claude Code by Anthropic is an agent-based development tool that autonomously codes by understanding entire codebases. Available via CLI, IDE, Desktop, and Web. Complete 2026 guide covering Opus 4.6, MCP, Agent Teams, and advanced features.

Anthropic Claude Subscription Policy Change — Third-Party Tool Restrictions & Developer Impact in April 2026

Starting April 4, 2026, Anthropic restricts Claude subscription (Pro/Max) usage quotas from third-party harnesses like OpenClaw. Comprehensive guide covering impact scope, extra usage options, and developer response strategies.

Claude Sonnet 5.5 Explained: $2/$10 Pricing, Benchmarks vs Sonnet 5, and a Migration Guide (September 2026)

**Claude Sonnet 5.5** (Sep 28, 2026): $2/$10 per 1M tokens like Sonnet 5, 1M context, Terminal-Bench 4.0 at 70.6%. Sep 2026: benchmarks, 5 breaking changes.

What Is Claude for Financial Services? Anthropic's Reference Agents and MCP Connectors for Finance

Claude for Financial Services is Anthropic's official, free reference repository of 10 named workflow agents, 9 vertical skill plugins, and 12 MCP data connectors for investment banking, equity research, private equity, and wealth management. Updated Sep 2026.

Claude Opus 5.5 Explained: $4/$20 Pricing, 30% Faster Than Opus 5, and Benchmarks (September 2026)

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5.5 on Sep 22, 2026: $4/$20 per 1M tokens (20% below Opus 5), 30%+ faster. Updated Sep 2026: pricing, benchmarks, API changes.