## Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5.5 With 40% Lower Costs Ahead of $2T IPO Coingapestaff Highlights - Claude Opus 5.5 cuts typical running costs by 40% while improving coding and knowledge-work performance. - Amodei, Altman, and Musk have backed greater AI caution, while Trump opposes rules that slow development. - Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a November IPO that could value the company near $2 trillion. Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5.5 as it cuts model costs and prepares for a November public listing. The release combines lower pricing, faster output, and stronger coding…