Meta and Microsoft are working
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TL;DRMeta and Microsoft are reducing Claude usage among their employees by half.
Why it matters: Shows major AI investors prioritizing their own models over Anthropic's, signaling competitive pressure in enterprise AI.
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TL;DRAI companies testified at NYC Council hearing about safety risks in competitive AI development.
Meta and Microsoft pull back from Claude
TL;DRMeta and Microsoft are drastically reducing Claude spending as Anthropic becomes a direct competitor.
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