Claude Fans Threw a Funeral for Anthropic’s Retired AI Model

In a touching tribute, a group of around 200 people gathered in San Francisco to bid farewell to Claude 3 Sonnet, an older AI model recently retired by Anthropic. The event, organized by Claude fans, was a symbolic funeral to mourn the loss of the AI system. Anthropic, the company behind Claude, had decided to discontinue the older version of the model, leading to an outpouring of emotions from the AI enthusiast community. Attendees at the funeral ceremony expressed their appreciation for Claude 3 Sonnet's contributions and the impact it had on their lives. The event highlighted the deep connection that some users had formed with the AI assistant, and the sense of loss they felt upon its retirement. While Anthropic's decision to upgrade and improve its AI models is understandable, the funeral service serves as a reminder of the emotional bonds that can develop between humans and artificial intelligence, and the importance of acknowledging the significance of these technological advancements in people's lives.