Claude AI is a series of large language models developed by the artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The models are trained on a diverse dataset that includes internet text and data from contractors and users. Since the first model's release in March 2023, the technology has seen several iterations, with Claude Sonnet 4.5 being the latest version as of September 2025.
This software is notable for its position as a leading AI assistant, designed to be helpful, harmless, and honest. It is capable of a wide range of tasks, from answering complex questions and summarizing documents to generating creative text and code, making it a significant tool for both individual and enterprise use.
Claude AI has been prominently featured in recent news due to a major strategic partnership with Microsoft. In November 2025, Anthropic announced a multi-billion dollar commitment to host its models on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. This move integrates Claude's capabilities directly into Azure's AI services, expanding its accessibility for businesses and developers.
Further highlighting its growing ecosystem, Anthropic has also expanded into education, launching its first AI training courses in partnership with the online learning platform Coursera. These developments collectively signal a significant phase of commercialization and market expansion for the Claude AI platform.
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- Anthropic commits $30 billion to Microsoft Azure compute - Reuters 2025-11-18 23:09 · Reuters
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