Claude Batch API Released
Narrative
Process millions of requests asynchronously. 50% cost reduction vs standard API. 24-hour turnaround. Perfect for large-scale processing.
Reality
Batch processing working reliably. Cost savings verified. Turnaround typically 12-18 hours. Data processing, analysis, and content generation use cases strong. Enterprise adoption immediate.
Implication
Changed economics of large-scale AI processing. Enabled new use cases previously cost-prohibitive. Competitive pressure on other API providers. Batch vs real-time optimization strategic.