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Jul 7, 2026 29 min

Claude Sonnet 5 Got Cheaper — So Why Does It Cost More?

from Dan's AI Intel Hosted by Daniel Walter

Claude Sonnet 5 is cheaper per token and nearly matches Opus 4.8 — so why does finishing a real task cost more than before, and more than Opus itself? The full written report — with the charts, sources and interactive exhibits — is on the site: read it here. Browse every episode and all of Dan's shows at connectiveshift.com. This show is AI-generated and fact-checked — deeply researched, and worth a second look. Follow Dan's AI Intel — it's free, and the single best way to help a small independent show grow. Thoughts or pushback? [email protected] — I read every one.

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