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Anthropic sets November 30 deadline for Claude Sonnet 4.5

Claude Sonnet 4.5 remains available until its November 30 retirement. Anthropic recommends Sonnet 5.5 and gives developers a migration checklist.

Maya Chen
October 1, 2026
3 mins

Gemini 4 Argon launch artwork with a large numeral four on a blue background

Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon with a restricted first rollout

Gemini 4 Argon starts with selected cyber defenders. Google announces one million output tokens and introductory pricing ahead of a broader rollout.

ByteForward
October 1, 2026
3 mins

GPT 6.1 Sol launch artwork showing a bright sun and surrounding stars

OpenAI launches GPT 6.1 Sol at a fifth of Astra pricing

GPT 6.1 Sol arrives in Codex, ChatGPT Work and the API. Here are the actual prices, availability limits and evaluation details that matter.

ByteForward
October 1, 2026
3 mins