Summary

Claude Opus 4.8 is a new AI model release with improved benchmarks and performance compared to previous versions, featuring enhanced judgment, longer independent work capabilities, and new dynamic workflow features. The update introduces granular effort controls for users, allowing them to adjust Claude's computational intensity across different levels from low to ultra-high. Key practical changes include increased rate limits in cloud code, a default high-effort setting, and the ability to customize computational resources, which may impact token costs and output speed.