Big AI’s biggest names rally around the Agentic AI Foundation to set agent standards

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.

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.

Big Tech companies have collaborated with the Linux Foundation to establish the Agentic AI Foundation, which aims to standardize AI agents and support initiatives like MCP and AGENTS.md. This foundation will oversee the implementation and development of the Model Context Protocol, enhancing the capabilities of AI technologies.

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.

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.

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.