# Bad Influence story: Anthropic makes fast mode available for Fable 5.2

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 14:04. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/47b8238e-e8af-4978-9f8c-3eabf092ac30

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Latest update (11-09 14:04): Anthropic makes fast mode available for Fable 5.2

Overview: Anthropic says fast mode is now available for Fable 5.2, at 2.5x faster output for twice the price. In the Claude API, developers turn it on by setting "speed": "fast". In Claude Code, users toggle fast mode in the model picker, and usage is billed through extra usage credits.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-09 14:04 · ClaudeDevs · [Anthropic makes fast mode available for Fable 5.2](https://badinfluence.news/items/mjepvxfb8309r89hor5v7v6og)
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