'The prize is enormous. The dynamics are shifting.': OpenAI models are the top favorites for enterprise users right now - but Anthropic isn't far behind (www.techradar.com)

OpenAI remains the preferred AI model provider for enterprise users, with a striking 78% of Global 2000 company CIOs opting for its models in production. However, new data from venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz reveals a shifting landscape, with Anthropic gaining traction, particularly in software development and data analysis, where its Sonnet and Opus models are being adopted by 75% of its customers. Companies are now increasingly diversifying their AI toolbox, with 81% using multiple model families, up from 68% within the last year, reflecting a preference for hybrid and multicloud strategies. While OpenAI leads in general use cases such as chat and customer support, its models like GPT-5.2 have not been fully embraced by earlier adopters, with less than half utilizing them. In contrast, the findings indicate that enterprises are placing greater importance on specific use cases, impacting their model choices based on performance, time-to-value, and trust. As enterprises begin to measure AI ROI beyond productivity and cost savings, aspects like employee and customer satisfaction are coming into play, with four out of five companies expecting to see a positive return on investment in the near future.