OpenAI is set to significantly expand its workforce as it intensifies efforts to compete with Anthropic and Google. According to a report by The Financial Times, the company plans to grow from approximately 4,500 employees to around 8,000 by the end of the year, adding roughly 12 new hires daily. This hiring drive is part of a broader strategy to counter growing competition, particularly from Anthropic, which is gaining traction with business clients, and Google, which is challenging OpenAI in the consumer chatbot market. The new roles will focus on product development, engineering, research, and sales. OpenAI is also prioritizing the recruitment of “technical ambassadors”—specialists embedded within businesses to help maximize the value of its tools. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding their forward-deployed engineering teams to strengthen relationships with enterprise customers and ensure steady revenue. To support its growing workforce, OpenAI has signed a new office lease in San Francisco. The hiring push comes amid heightened competition, with Anthropic reportedly outpacing OpenAI in business client acquisition. However, OpenAI has disputed data suggesting that first-time business buyers are three times more likely to choose Anthropic over its products. A company spokesperson criticized the methodology, comparing it to using a child’s lemonade stand sales to estimate global lemon demand. Internal pressure has also mounted at OpenAI. Last year, CEO Sam Altman issued a “code red” directive, urging employees to refocus on ChatGPT, the company’s core product, following Google’s success with Gemini 3.0.#google #anthropic #openai #sam_altman #fidji_simo
AI Stock Could Reach $5 Trillion by End of 2026 Artificial intelligence is driving significant growth for one of the world’s largest tech companies, with analysts predicting its stock could surpass a $5 trillion valuation by the end of 2026. The company’s cloud computing division, powered by advancements in AI, has seen explosive revenue growth, while its core advertising business and other AI-driven initiatives are also contributing to strong financial performance. This momentum could position the stock for a 35% increase in value, bringing it to a valuation of $5 trillion. The company’s cloud computing business has experienced a 48% year-over-year revenue surge in the fourth quarter, driven by rising demand for AI infrastructure and services. This growth is fueled by the company’s custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which offer superior performance for training and running large language models. These TPUs have attracted interest from major AI developers, including Anthropic and Meta, despite the latter’s own efforts to develop custom AI accelerators. The shift toward TPUs could further improve the company’s operating margins, which have already shown substantial gains. The company’s AI services, based on its Gemini models, are also gaining traction. These models have narrowed the gap with those of OpenAI and Anthropic, leading to increased adoption of the company’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini APIs. These tools enable developers to build and deploy generative AI applications, boosting demand for the company’s cloud services. Additionally, the integration of AI into the company’s core products, such as Google Search, has led to higher user engagement and improved monetization.#gemini #google #meta #anthropic #waymo
Goodbye human coders? Sam Altman says thank you to developers as AI takes over The rise of AI in software development has sparked debates about the future of human coders. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently acknowledged the critical role developers have played in shaping the digital world, while also highlighting how AI is transforming the field. His message, shared on X, emphasized the immense effort required to build complex systems manually, a process that once defined the profession. Altman expressed gratitude for developers who wrote code line by line, noting that the difficulty of such work is often overlooked. This sentiment comes as AI tools now automate tasks like writing code, fixing errors, and optimizing program structures, raising concerns about the impact on coding jobs, particularly for beginners. While some fear AI could replace human coders, industry experts argue the profession is evolving rather than disappearing. Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok responded to Altman’s post by stating that software engineering is not dying but adapting. According to Grok, AI enhances productivity by handling routine tasks, allowing developers to focus on higher-level work such as system architecture, debugging, ethical considerations, and innovation. This aligns with experiences many developers report: AI streamlines repetitive tasks, but complex problem-solving and decision-making still require human expertise. For instance, designing large-scale systems or addressing unforeseen technical challenges remains a uniquely human endeavor. A recent study by Anthropic further clarifies the relationship between AI and coding roles. The research analyzed how its AI model, Claude, is used in workplaces, revealing that while AI could theoretically assist with nearly 94% of tasks in computer and math-related jobs, current adoption is only around 33%.#elon_musk #anthropic #openai #sam_altman #grok
AI Safety Push: Anthropic Hires Manager to Handle Chemical, Explosive Threat Risks Anthropic, a U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm, has announced plans to hire a Policy Manager specializing in chemical weapons and high-yield explosives. The role involves designing and implementing evaluation methods to assess AI models’ capabilities related to chemical weapons, explosives synthesis, and energetic materials. The company emphasized that the position aims to shape how AI systems manage sensitive information about these materials. The recruitment post specifies that applicants should have at least five years of experience in chemical weapons or explosives defense, with expertise in energetic materials, chemical agents, or related fields. Anthropic is not alone in this effort; OpenAI previously posted a similar vacancy for a researcher focused on frontier biological and chemical risks. OpenAI’s Preparedness team is tasked with identifying and preparing for catastrophic risks posed by advanced AI models, ensuring the technology promotes positive outcomes. Experts caution that this approach could inadvertently provide AI tools with information about weapons, even if the systems are instructed not to use such data. The AI industry faces growing scrutiny over its potential role in existential threats, with the U.S. government recently involving AI firms in military operations, including conflicts in Iran and Venezuela. Anthropic has previously challenged the U.S. government’s designation of the company as a supply chain risk, arguing its systems should not be used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance. Co-founder Dario Amodei warned in February that current AI technology is not yet advanced enough for such applications. However, reports indicate that Anthropic’s AI assistant, Claude, remains in use by the U.S.#iran #dario_amodei #anthropic #openai #claire
AI in Warfare Explained: OpenAI, Anthropic Move to Set Guardrails The growing integration of artificial intelligence into modern warfare has prompted major tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to take proactive steps to establish ethical boundaries for their technologies. As reports surface of U.S. military operations in the Iran conflict potentially involving AI tools, both firms are expanding their recruitment efforts to include experts in chemical and biological risks. These hires aim to mitigate the potential for catastrophic misuse of their systems in military contexts. Anthropic, which developed the AI model Claude, is seeking a specialist in chemical weapons and high-yield explosives to help design safeguards against its technology being weaponized. Similarly, OpenAI is pursuing researchers with expertise in biological and chemical risks. These moves come amid heightened scrutiny of AI’s role in warfare, particularly after leaked information suggested the U.S. military had used Claude during operations against Iran. The AI system is alleged to have been involved in tasks such as target identification, intelligence analysis, and simulating battlefield outcomes for airstrike planning. The situation has intensified tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic, which has long resisted military requests to remove ethical constraints on its AI. The dispute reached a critical point when the Pentagon labeled Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” urging federal agencies to phase out its technology within six months. This designation followed disagreements over how the military could use Claude, with Anthropic insisting on safeguards to prevent its AI from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons development.#iran #pentagon #anthropic #openai #claire
AI Firm Anthropic Seeks Weapons Expert to Prevent 'Catastrophic Misuse' The U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic is seeking to hire a chemical weapons and high-yield explosives expert to prevent its AI tools from being misused in ways that could lead to catastrophic outcomes. The firm is concerned that its software might inadvertently provide instructions for creating chemical or radioactive weapons and wants an expert to strengthen its safeguards. In a LinkedIn recruitment post, Anthropic outlined the role, requiring candidates to have at least five years of experience in "chemical weapons and/or explosives defense" and knowledge of "radiological dispersal devices," commonly known as dirty bombs. The firm described the position as similar to roles in other sensitive areas it has already created. Anthropic is not alone in this approach. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has also advertised a researcher position focused on "biological and chemical risks," offering a salary of up to $455,000, nearly double the amount provided by Anthropic. However, some experts have raised concerns about the risks of this strategy, warning that it could expose AI systems to information about weapons, even if the tools are instructed not to use it. Dr. Stephanie Hare, a tech researcher and co-presenter of the BBC’s AI Decoded TV program, questioned the safety of using AI to handle sensitive information related to chemical and radiological weapons. She noted the absence of international regulations governing this type of work, emphasizing that the use of AI in these contexts is happening without oversight. The AI industry has long warned about the potential existential threats posed by its technology, but efforts to slow its development have been limited. The urgency of the issue has increased as the U.S.#dario_amodei #palantir #anthropic #openai #stephanie_hare
Atlassian CEO's Layoff Letter Is Good News for Graduates Atlassian’s CEO, Mike Cannon-Brookes, outlined three categories of employees the company prioritized retaining during recent layoffs, offering a positive outlook for recent graduates in the job market. The software firm announced it was cutting 1,600 jobs, or about 10% of its global workforce, to redirect resources toward its AI initiatives. Cannon-Brookes emphasized retaining high performers, employees with transferable skills, and graduates, signaling confidence in their value despite broader economic challenges. The decision contrasts with growing concerns about AI’s impact on entry-level roles. Recent studies suggest that younger workers, particularly those aged 22 to 25, face heightened risks as AI tools automate tasks traditionally handled by entry-level professionals. For instance, Stanford researchers noted a 16% relative employment decline for early-career workers in AI-exposed fields. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has also warned that up to half of entry-level white-collar jobs could be displaced by AI within the next 1 to 5 years. Despite these trends, Atlassian’s hiring practices suggest a different trajectory. Last October, Cannon-Brookes stated the company was increasing its recruitment of new graduates, citing the need for fresh talent to drive innovation in research and development. He argued that graduates bring a unique perspective to software development, capable of reshaping the industry. This stance aligns with the firm’s recent hiring numbers: 95 new graduates joined in February 2025, and 108 were set to start in February 2026. Cannon-Brookes’ letter to employees did not elaborate on the rationale for prioritizing graduates, but several possibilities exist.#dario_amodei #atlassian #mike_cannonbrookes #anthropic #stanford
US Attacks On Iran: B-2 Bombers, Tomahawk Missiles, and AI Tools in First 24 Hours The United States launched a major military operation against Iran on Saturday, deploying advanced weaponry and technology in what officials called a coordinated strike to dismantle key elements of the Iranian regime’s security infrastructure. The operation, named Operation Epic Fury, involved the participation of Israel, which also contributed its military forces to the campaign. According to reports, the U.S. military utilized a range of cutting-edge assets, including B-2 stealth bombers, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and artificial intelligence tools from Anthropic, alongside a variety of drones and other combat systems. The strikes targeted underground missile sites and other strategic locations linked to Iran’s military capabilities. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation was authorized by the President and emphasized that the strikes aimed to neutralize threats posed by Iran’s security apparatus. A social media post from CENTCOM detailed the equipment used, highlighting the scale and sophistication of the attack. The operation reportedly involved over 900 strikes within the first 24 hours, underscoring the intensity of the military response. Among the key assets deployed were B-2 stealth bombers, which flew missions to strike hardened Iranian missile facilities using 2,000-pound bombs. These aircraft, costing over $2 billion each and manufactured by Northrop Grumman, are capable of evading radar detection and flying long distances without refueling. The B-2s were previously used in strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites in June 2025, demonstrating their continued strategic importance. The U.S.#us #iran #operation_epic_fury #anthropic #northrop_grumman
Claude down? Anthropic’s AI not working for some users as outage reports rise Anthropic’s Claude AI faced a service disruption this week, with users reporting issues on platforms like Downdetector and social media. Over 1,700 outage reports emerged, and Reddit users shared complaints about access problems and reduced functionality. The incident has sparked concern among users relying on the AI for various tasks. The outage appears to have affected multiple users simultaneously, with reports of slow or failed access to the service. While Anthropic has not yet confirmed the cause of the disruption or provided an update, the situation has raised questions about the reliability of its AI platform. The company’s silence on the matter has left users waiting for clarity, especially as the incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the system. The incident comes amid growing reliance on AI tools for both personal and professional use. Users across different sectors, from education to business, have expressed frustration over the downtime, emphasizing the critical role such technologies play in their workflows. Some have called for greater transparency from Anthropic regarding the root cause of the issue and steps to prevent future disruptions. While the outage is not the first of its kind for AI services, the scale of the reports suggests a significant impact on user experience. The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining consistent performance for large-scale AI systems, particularly as demand continues to rise. Users are now closely monitoring updates from Anthropic, hoping for a swift resolution to restore full functionality.#downdetector #reddit #anthropic #claude_ai #anthropic_outage
Claude AI Service Disruption: Users Report Global Outage and Seek Resolution Timeline Users worldwide reported a widespread outage affecting Claude, Anthropic’s AI chatbot, on March 2, 2026. The disruption, confirmed by the company, led to elevated errors on claude.ai, with users facing HTTP 500 and 529 errors, login failures, and timeouts across web, mobile, and API platforms. The issue was first flagged at 11:49 UTC, with a follow-up update at 12:06 UTC stating that investigations were ongoing. Anthropic has not provided an estimated time for resolution, leaving users to monitor the official status page for updates. The outage gained traction as complaints surged on platforms like Downdetector, which tracks service disruptions based on user reports. Users described difficulties accessing the web interface, with some unable to log in or submit prompts. Authentication issues with Claude Code were also reported. The company acknowledged the elevated errors and stated it was working to identify the root cause. Similar to previous outages, the current disruption has raised concerns about the reliability of AI tools integrated into daily workflows. Many users described the outage as a productivity crisis, highlighting the growing reliance on AI platforms for developers, businesses, and students. While past incidents have typically been resolved within one to two hours, this disruption has persisted without a clear timeline for restoration. Anthropic’s status page noted the ongoing investigation, with no official ETA provided. Users are advised to either wait for updates or switch to alternative AI tools until the service is restored. The company’s message on its website, “Claude will return soon.#downdetector #anthropic #claude_ai #claude_code #claude_outage
Claude Outage Resolved: Anthropic Confirms Services Are Fully Operational Anthropic has announced that all its services and systems are back to normal following a global outage that affected its AI platform, Claude. The incident, which began on March 2, 2026, led to widespread disruptions, with users reporting errors across web, mobile apps, and API services. The company confirmed the issue and stated it was working to resolve the problem. According to Downdetector, a service that tracks global outages, the number of reports about Claude being inaccessible spiked during the incident. Anthropic’s official status page indicated that its engineering team was in “active investigation” mode to address the issue. The company later provided updates, clarifying that the Claude API was functioning as intended, but problems were linked to the Claude.ai website and login/logout processes. Users experienced failed requests, frequent timeouts, and inconsistent responses during the outage. Those relying on Claude for coding, writing, or API-integrated workflows encountered “Internal Server Errors” or connection hangs. A message from the Times of India Tech team confirmed that users were greeted with a notification stating, “Claude will return soon. Claude is currently experiencing a temporary service disruption. We’re working on it, please check back soon.” Anthropic did not provide an estimated time for the resolution. The company also mentioned that some API methods were not working and that investigations were ongoing. The outage highlights the reliance on AI platforms for critical tasks and the potential impact of service disruptions on users and businesses. While Anthropic has resolved the issue, the incident underscores the importance of robust infrastructure and clear communication during technical failures.#times_of_india #downdetector #anthropic #claude_ai #claude_api
