OpenAI, Anthropic expand services push, signaling new phase in enterprise AI race

OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding their reach into professional services through joint ventures and acquisition talks, moving model providers closer to implementation roles traditionally held by systems integrators. Joint ventures tied to the two AI companies have held talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy AI, with OpenAI’s venture in advanced stages on three deals, Reuters reported . The companies are reportedly looking to add engineers and consultants as enterprise c