Anthropic switched to HTML artifacts from Markdown because it cut output costs...

https://quebeck-wiki.win/index.php/What_are_Live_Artifacts_and_What_Changed_in_April_2026%3F

Anthropic switched to HTML artifacts from Markdown because it cut output costs by 92%, saving about $0.08 per page. HTML also loads 5 times faster, making internal planning, code reviews, design systems, and reports smoother for the whole team