Claude Sonnet 5 booked nothing, and still felt like an assistant (www.techradar.com)

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 5, its latest AI model, designed to excel in complex, multi-step tasks such as software engineering. Unlike earlier versions and competitors like ChatGPT, Sonnet 5 aims to function more as a digital assistant than just a chatbot by seamlessly managing detailed tasks, from planning trips to creating household budget spreadsheets. During testing, Claude not only generated a detailed itinerary for a family trip to Bath with travel options and an interactive map but also excelled in handling multi-step user requests, providing a clear list of completed actions, assumptions made, and next steps. This enhanced functionality signifies a pivotal shift in the AI landscape, where the focus is moving from merely answering queries to effectively collaborating on tasks. With Claude Sonnet 5 demonstrating a natural workflow and effective planning capabilities, it presents a more engaging user experience compared to ChatGPT, even though both models successfully adapted to evolving prompts. However, neither AI currently offers complete autonomy in task execution, such as making bookings, indicating ongoing development in the race to create truly autonomous digital assistants.