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OpenAI Gains Ground on Anthropic with Business Users
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Why it matters
- →OpenAI's growth indicates a dynamic and competitive AI market among business users.
- →The data highlights the volatility and non-stickiness of enterprise AI spending.
- →Both companies are benefiting from an expanding market, with more businesses investing in AI.
OpenAI is gaining traction among U.S. businesses, narrowing the market share gap with Anthropic, according to data from Ramp. While Anthropic led with 44% to OpenAI's 40% in July, OpenAI's growth in Q3 indicates a potential shift. The data, covering over 70,000 businesses, suggests that enterprise AI spending is volatile, with companies willing to switch providers as new models emerge. Despite the competition, both firms are seeing increased business revenue as more companies adopt AI technologies.
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How we got here
- 1Anthropic and OpenAI Launch Enterprise AI Ventures
TechCrunch AI · May 4, 2026 · Same story
- 2Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI in Business Customers
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- 3Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Enterprise AI Adoption
The Rundown AI · May 14, 2026 · Same story
- 4Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Business Adoption
Lev Selector · May 15, 2026 · Same story
- 5Anthropic files for IPO, eyes massive valuation
The Verge AI · June 1, 2026 · Same story
- 6Investors Back Both OpenAI and Anthropic
WIRED AI · June 5, 2026 · Same story
- 7OpenAI and Anthropic's AI Race Sparks Industry Concerns
WIRED AI · July 30, 2026 · Same story
- 8OpenAI and Anthropic Report Significant ARR Growth
The AI Daily Brief · August 3, 2026 · Same story
What happened next
- 9Unicorns Lead Startup-to-Startup Acquisitions
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- 10OpenAI and Anthropic Abandon Cross-Testing Deal
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- 11Anthropic and OpenAI duel on price and performance
The Rundown AI · September 23, 2026 · Same story
- 12Oura delays IPO; Anthropic reveals massive AI infrastructure costs
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