Anthropic has unveiled Opus 4.6, the latest iteration of its most advanced AI model, introducing significant upgrades designed to expand its utility beyond software development. Released just months after Opus 4.5 in November, the new version focuses on enhancing performance, scalability, and real-world applicability across diverse professional roles. A key innovation in Opus 4.6 is the introduction of “agent teams”—a system that enables multiple AI agents to collaborate on complex tasks by dividing work into specialized segments. Rather than relying on a single agent to process tasks sequentially, the new feature allows different agents to handle distinct parts of a project and coordinate in real time. Scott White, Head of Product at Anthropic, likened the capability to having a team of skilled professionals working together in parallel, significantly improving speed and efficiency. This functionality is currently available in a research preview for API users and subscribers. Opus 4.6 also features a substantial increase in context window size, now supporting up to 1 million tokens. This enhancement allows the model to retain and reference far more information during a single session, making it better suited for handling large codebases, lengthy documents, and complex multi-step workflows. The context capacity matches that of Anthropic’s Sonnet 4 and 4.5 models, reinforcing Opus 4.6’s position as a top-tier tool for demanding tasks. Another major update is the deeper integration of Claude directly into Microsoft PowerPoint. Unlike earlier versions, where users had to generate content in Claude and then manually transfer it to PowerPoint, the new version allows users to create and edit presentations directly within the app. A dedicated side panel enables real-time collaboration with Claude, streamlining the process of drafting slides, refining content, and formatting presentations without switching platforms. White emphasized that Opus has evolved from a model primarily optimized for coding to one that delivers value across a broad spectrum of knowledge workers. While originally tailored for software engineers, the company has observed increasing use by product managers, financial analysts, researchers, and professionals in other fields who rely on Claude’s task automation and reasoning abilities. This shift reflects Anthropic’s broader strategy to position Opus as a versatile AI assistant for modern work, not just technical development.