SMRTR AIJun 8, 2025The Verge

Popular AI apps get caught in the crosshairs of Anthropic and OpenAI

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AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with popular AI apps they power. Anthropic cut off Windsurf's access to Claude models, while OpenAI launched a meeting transcription feature competing with Granola. This highlights growing tensions between AI model providers and the apps built on their platforms. The moves raise questions about the sustainability of AI startups relying on large labs' models and may push developers towards established tech giants for more stable partnerships.

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