OpenAI signals shift to enterprise AI in fierce race for profit with Anthropic

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17 Apr 2026 • 5:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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OpenAI signals shift to enterprise AI in fierce race for profit with Anthropic

  • OpenAI's chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, highlights the company's strategic shift towards business-oriented AI products, using ChatGPT for both personal and professional tasks.
  • OpenAI is set to launch a new AI model, codenamed Spud, specifically designed for "high-value professional work" as it intensifies competition with rival firm Anthropic for corporate clients.
  • Despite high valuations, both OpenAI and Anthropic are currently unprofitable, leading to a fierce race to generate revenue by focusing on enterprise solutions and abandoning some consumer offerings.
  • OpenAI's revenue from business customers has increased from 20% to 40% since early 2024, with a target of 50% by the end of the year, driven by a renewed focus on enterprise AI.
  • The intense competition sees both companies releasing advanced models, but critics warn of a potential "subprime AI crisis" due to the high operational costs and financial instability of these AI leaders.

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