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Anthropic’s latest policy changes mean that chats and coding sessions with Claude—unless you intervene—are now eligible for use in future AI model training. This shift applies to users of Claude Free, Pro, and Max plans, and it introduces a five-year data retention period for those who permit data use. If you want to stop your conversations from being used in model training, you need to actively opt out. Here’s how to do it, along with important context on what these changes mean for your privacy.

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Claude Opus 4.1 arrives as Anthropic’s most capable large language model yet, targeting one of the most pressing demands in AI: dependable, high-precision coding and advanced reasoning for real-world tasks. This upgrade builds on the Opus 4 architecture, delivering measurable gains for developers, teams, and enterprises who rely on AI for complex workflows, code refactoring, and data analysis.

Key Upgrades in Claude Opus 4.1

Claude Opus 4.1 is designed to address bottlenecks in agentic tasks and real-world coding, where previous models could struggle with accuracy, context retention, and autonomous problem-solving. The main improvements are:

• Sharper coding

Anthropic’s decision to impose new weekly rate limits on Claude Code subscriptions marks a significant shift for developers and professionals relying on the platform. The move, which takes effect August 28, directly addresses the surge in continuous, high-volume usage—particularly from users running multiple instances or sharing accounts. However, the change also introduces new complexities around plan value, transparency, and day-to-day workflow for both casual and heavy users.

Weekly Rate Limits Replace the “Unlimited” Era

Anthropic’s Pro and Max subscription plans, long promoted for their generous access, now come with clearly defined weekly usage caps. The new structure

Financial institutions now face tighter spreads, increased regulatory scrutiny, and relentless pressure to identify opportunities faster. Anthropic’s launch of Claude for Financial Services directly addresses these challenges by introducing a unified AI-powered solution that consolidates critical market data, automates complex analysis, and delivers transparent, source-verified results—all within a single interface.

Claude for Financial Services consolidates disparate financial data streams—ranging from real-time market feeds to internal repositories in Databricks and Snowflake—into one platform. This setup enables analysts to cross-reference information from providers like S&P Global, Morningstar, FactSet, PitchBook, and Daloopa, with every data point linked

Natural language commands now drive Canva’s visual design engine, thanks to Anthropic’s latest Claude integration. By connecting Claude AI to Canva, users can create presentations, resize images, autofill templates, and even summarize design documents—all without leaving the chat interface. This direct pipeline between AI and design tools cuts down on repetitive tasks and manual file transfers, streamlining creative workflows for professionals and teams alike.

How Claude Connects to Canva: The Model Context Protocol

Anthropic’s Claude relies on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard that acts as a universal connector between AI models and third-party

Voice-driven AI assistants are now a standard feature across major platforms, but Anthropic’s new voice mode for Claude 4 brings a practical, hands-free option to both free and paid users on iOS and Android. This update lets you speak directly to Claude, receive spoken answers, and even access your Google Workspace data—all by voice—streamlining daily planning and multitasking.

How to Start Using Voice Mode on Claude Mobile

Activating voice mode on Claude’s mobile app takes just a few taps. After launching the app on your device, look for a sound wave icon next to the microphone