70% of creative professionals fear stigma over AI use, Anthropic study finds

A new initiative called the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), backed by prominent companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, aims to standardize AI agents and create an open, interoperable foundation for AI technologies. This effort seeks to address the complexities and fragmentation within the current AI ecosystem.

Databricks conducted benchmark tests on AI models, revealing that Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5 Agent achieved a score of 37.4%, while OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 Agent scored 43.1% on enterprise tasks requiring high accuracy. This assessment highlights the competitive landscape in AI performance, particularly in enterprise applications.

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.

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.

Anthropic is gaining traction in the enterprise AI sector, as highlighted by a recent survey from Menlo Ventures, which indicates that while Google and OpenAI are competing for dominance in AI models, Anthropic is quietly establishing itself as a leader in business applications. This shift reflects a growing recognition of Anthropic's capabilities in delivering effective AI solutions tailored for enterprises.

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.

Mistral AI has launched its second generation of open-source coding models, Devstral 2 and Devstral Small 2, claiming a sevenfold cost advantage over the Claude Sonnet model. This release is part of Mistral's ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings in the competitive AI landscape.