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Claude Fable 5 stays free for paid users until July 19 as Anthropic buys more time
July 12, 2026
Back to all postsAnthropic, an American AI company, has purchased a one-month extension for the free use of Claude, a large language model, for users who have already paid for its premium version. This move comes after Anthropic announced that it would discontinue the free access to Claude on April 19, causing concern among developers and businesses relying on the AI tool. For Canadian SMB owners and IT managers, this extension means they can continue utilizing Claude until July 19 without incurring additional costs for their existing subscriptions. This decision is significant because it allows businesses to plan their digital transformation projects with a reliable AI resource during these extended months. It also underscores the growing importance of managing AI tools as part of an organization's broader IT infrastructure.
Source: BleepingComputer
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