Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, the first Haiku model with effort controls, for high-volume, cost-sensitive tasks like summary and classification requests (Anthropic)

Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 5.5, which is described as their cheapest, fastest, and most capable small model to date. This new Haiku model is the first to include effort controls, making it suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive tasks. It is specifically designed for applications such as summaries and classification requests, addressing the needs of users requiring efficient and economical AI solutions.