Microsoft to Use some AI From Anthropic in Shift From OpenAI, the Information Reports

Microsoft taps Anthropic for AI in Word and Excel, signaling distance from OpenAI

Once in a codependent relationship, Microsoft and OpenAI have decided it's probably best if they both start seeing other companies.

Microsoft ends OpenAI exclusivity in Office, adds rival Anthropic

Microsoft's Office 365 suite will soon incorporate AI models from Anthropic alongside existing OpenAI technology, The Information reported, ending years of exclusive reliance on OpenAI for generative AI features across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The shift reportedly follows internal testing that revealed Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 model excels at specific Office tasks where OpenAI's models fall short, particularly in visual design an…

Jim Cramer Says Microsoft Paying Amazon's Anthropic For AI Is 'Big': Redmond Shifting Strategy? - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

On Tuesday, Jim Cramer said Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) decision to pay Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) -backed Anthropic for artificial intelligence features in Office apps marks a major change in strategy after years of relying heavily on OpenAI. Microsoft To Integrate Anthropic's Claude AI Into Office 365 Microsoft will integrate some of Anthropic's Claude models into Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoin…

Microsoft to Buy AI From Anthropic in Shift From OpenAI, the ...

Report: Microsoft adds Anthropic alongside OpenAI in Office 365, citing better performance

The Information reports that Microsoft is moving to reduce its reliance on OpenAI as its exclusive AI provider, a shift that could test the $13 billion partnership.

Microsoft reportedly plans to start using Anthropic models to power some of Office 365's Copilot features

Microsoft currently relies on OpenAI models to power the majority of AI features found inside of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.