Apple 'runs on Anthropic,' says Mark Gurman (9to5mac.com)

In a recent interview, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed Apple's significant reliance on Anthropic's technology for its internal product development. Gurman stated that Apple is effectively "running on Anthropic," utilizing custom versions of Anthropic's AI model, Claude, on its servers to enhance its internal tools. This highlights the crucial role Anthropic plays in shaping Apple's AI capabilities, even as the company has also formed a partnership with Google. The significance of this relationship lies in the initial negotiations Apple had with Anthropic for a more comprehensive deal before opting for Google's partnership, reportedly due to the high costs proposed by Anthropic, which sought several billion dollars annually. Apple's current agreement with Google stands at about one billion annually. This reliance on Anthropic underscores a shift in Apple's AI strategy and raises questions about the sustainability and direction of its technology partnerships in an increasingly competitive AI landscape.