Anthropic Launches Safer AI Model: Claude Opus 4.7

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, its newest generally available AI model, positioning it as an improvement over the previous version, Opus 4.6. The company emphasizes advancements in areas like software engineering, instruction following, tool use, and agentic coding. However, it clarifies that Claude Opus 4.7 is less capable than the restricted Claude Mythos Preview, which has been selectively deployed to companies as part of Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative. Anthropic notes that they's taken steps to intentionally reduce Claude Opus 4.7's cyber capabilities during training, encouraging cybersecurity professionals to apply for a verification program to utilize the model for legitimate purposes. The new model is available across Anthropic’s product suite and accessible through cloud providers like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, maintaining the same price point as its predecessor. The release highlights ongoing efforts to balance AI capabilities with safety concerns,