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Anthropic sets Claude Fable 5.2 as default model and expands Vertex fast mode

·2026.11.13 23:17

Key point

Anthropic updates Claude Gateway with spend tracking and extends fast mode to global, US, and EU Vertex regions.

Details

  • Claude Fable 5.2 is now the default Fable model, featuring a 1M token context window and pricing of $8/$40 per million tokens with $0.20 per million tokens for cache reads.
  • Claude Code v2.1.319 introduces /usage spend totals, pooled budget controls, JSON gateway logs, and spend-limit warnings to improve cost visibility and budget management.
  • Fast mode on Vertex is now available in global, US, and EU regions, with automatic fallback to standard speed if fast mode is unavailable.
  • Recent release notes highlight improved /usage visibility, gateway JSON logs, model picker updates, and OpenTelemetry export fixes for better cost tracking.
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