Anthropic Launches Claude Haiku 5.5 With 75% Cost Reduction and Dramatic Performance Jump in Computer Use

Anthropic has released Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest and most affordable small-scale model to date, with pricing slashed by up to 90 percent for typical usage patterns. The new model was announced on October 7, 2026, as the company continues to push the boundaries of affordable, capable AI systems designed for high-volume applications such as data processing, customer support automation, and agent-based tasks.