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The models then undergo rigorous testing, both internally and with external partners, to evaluate their safety and capabilities, particularly in areas like chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risks. This testing process is crucial to ensure the models are safe and behave as intended.
One of the key challenges in this process is the software engineering and performance engineering required to make the models work efficiently. While the scientific breakthroughs are important, the details of the implementation and tooling can make a significant difference in the final product.
The performance improvements seen in the newer models, such as Sonnet 3.5, are the result of advancements across the board - in pre-training, post-training, and various evaluation processes. Anthropic has observed that the latest Sonnet model is significantly more capable at programming tasks, to the point where even experienced engineers have found it helpful in their work.
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