Claude 3.5 Sonnet + SafePipe
Claude 3.5 Sonnet remains a strong option for applications that don't require the latest Claude 4.5 capabilities. It offers excellent coding and reasoning at a lower cost point.
Quick Start
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: "sp_your_key",
baseURL: "https://api.safepipe.eu/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "..." }]
});The GDPR Challenge
Claude 3.5 Sonnet was Anthropic's breakthrough model, setting new benchmarks in coding and analysis. While superseded by Claude 4.5 series, it remains highly capable and more cost-effective for many applications. The model features computer use capabilities and strong instruction following. All processing occurs through US infrastructure.
Without SafePipe
- ×Anthropic processes all data in AWS US regions
- ×No EU-based Claude deployment available
- ×Computer use features may capture screen content
With SafePipe
- ✓Extended context for document analysis
- ✓Superior code understanding
- ✓Constitutional AI safety features
Comparison
| Feature | Direct API | + SafePipe |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | San Francisco, USA | Frankfurt 🇪🇺 |
| PII redaction | — | Auto |
| GDPR Art. 44 | Risk | ✓ |
| Schrems II | — | ✓ |
| Added latency | — | <30ms |
Use Cases
FAQ
Should I use Claude 3.5 Sonnet or Claude Opus 4.5?
Claude 3.5 Sonnet offers excellent value for many use cases. Use Opus 4.5 for the most demanding tasks. Both require SafePipe for GDPR compliance.
Is Claude 3.5 Sonnet being deprecated?
No, it remains available and supported. It's a cost-effective choice for applications that don't need the latest capabilities.
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