While Google and OpenAI battle for model dominance, Anthropic is quietly winning the enterprise AI race

Anthropic has introduced new 'Agent Skills' for its AI model Claude, enabling it to function more like a programmable co-worker. This enhancement allows Claude to perform tasks with greater autonomy and efficiency, positioning it as a more capable assistant in various work environments.

Google has announced a significant update for the Pixel Watch 4, introducing new pinch and wrist gestures, alongside an on-device Gemma-based AI model for Smart Replies, which will also be available for the Pixel Watch 3. This update comes after the absence of new features in the previous month's rollout.

Slack's CEO is set to join OpenAI, focusing on securing funding to support the company's extensive data center operations. This move comes as OpenAI faces increasing competition and operational demands, highlighting the need for financial stability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Accenture and Anthropic have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, forming the Accenture Anthropic Business Group, which will involve training approximately 30,000 professionals to facilitate the transition from AI pilots to full-scale deployment. This initiative was discussed by the CEOs of both companies on Bloomberg's 'The Close.'

Anysphere CEO Michael Truell has expressed confidence that competition from major players like OpenAI and Anthropic will not undermine his startup, which recently achieved $1 billion in annualized revenue. Truell emphasized the unique features his company is developing to differentiate itself in the AI landscape.

GitHub has announced updates to its Copilot features, including new sharing capabilities in Copilot Spaces, an update for Visual Studio Copilot, and public preview access to OpenAI's GPT-5.1-Codex-Max model. These enhancements aim to improve user experience and collaboration among developers.

Denise Dresser, the former CEO of Slack, has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer of OpenAI, where she will oversee the company's revenue strategy focused on enterprise and customer success. This transition is part of OpenAI's efforts to enhance its business operations and revenue generation capabilities.

Accenture and Anthropic have announced an expansion of their partnership, focusing on the deployment of Anthropic's AI model, Claude, with plans to train approximately 30,000 Accenture employees. This collaboration aims to transition enterprises from AI pilot projects to full-scale implementations, positioning Accenture as one of Anthropic's largest enterprise customers.