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Claude Code bug mispriced Haiku 5.5 model by 17x

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A bug in Claude Code version 2.1.289 incorrectly displayed pricing for the Haiku 5.5 model, showing costs that were approximately 17 times higher than the actual API rates. This display issue, which caused the tool to fall back to Opus pricing for Haiku, was identified and fixed in version 2.1.295. The issue was a readout bug and did not affect actual billing, though it could lead users to mistakenly switch models. AI

IMPACT This bug fix in Claude Code ensures accurate pricing display, preventing user confusion and potential model switching due to incorrect cost readouts.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a bug fix in a specific software version of a tool related to an AI model, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Claude Code bug mispriced Haiku 5.5 model by 17x

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Sufficient-Storage87 ·

    PSA: Claude Code 2.1.289's cost readout prices Haiku 5.5 at Opus rates (17x too high in my runs)

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1x3amrp/psa_claude_code_21289s_cost_readout_prices_haiku/"> <img alt="PSA: Claude Code 2.1.289's cost readout prices Haiku 5.5 at Opus rates (17x too high in my runs)" src="https://preview.redd.it/fibdhxdhtuuh1.…

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