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OpenAI Banned From Using Claude AI Just Before GPT-5 Launch: Here's Why

AUG 1 – Anthropic cut OpenAI's access to its Claude API for violating terms by using it to build competing AI models, citing industry-standard restrictions on competitive use.

  • On Tuesday, Anthropic revoked OpenAI's API access to its models, including Claude, multiple sources told WIRED.
  • Under its terms of service, Anthropic’s commercial terms bar customers from using Claude to build competing AI models, and OpenAI’s API use breached those terms.
  • Last month, Anthropic imposed new rate limits on Claude Code due to explosive usage and violations, with Christopher Nulty stating `Claude Code has become the go-to choice for coders everywhere, and so it was no surprise to learn OpenAI's own technical staff were also using our coding tools ahead of the launch of GPT-5` and `Unfortunately, this is a direct violation of our terms of service.`
  • OpenAI’s chief communications officer Hannah Wong called the revocation disappointing given Anthropic still has API access, while Anthropic affirmed it will maintain API availability for benchmarking and safety evaluations.
  • With GPT-5 expected to launch next week, industry competition increases as companies tighten API restrictions, exemplifying rising stakes in AI.
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Wired broke the news in United States on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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