Overview

• Anthropic has introduced web search functionality for its Claude 3.7 Sonnet model, now available in preview for paid U.S. users.
• The feature allows Claude to provide real-time internet data with citations, enabling users to verify information directly from sources.
• Plans are underway to expand the feature to free users and additional countries in the coming weeks, according to Anthropic.
• This update aligns Claude with competitors like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, which already offer similar capabilities.
• Concerns persist about potential inaccuracies, such as hallucinations or misattributions, despite the inclusion of citations to improve transparency.