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The Verge·3 min read

The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential

AI firms face urgent need for profitability amid rising costs.

The AI industry is at a critical juncture as Anthropic and OpenAI confront mounting pressure to turn a profit in 2026. With significant investments in infrastructure and rising operational costs, both companies are making tough decisions, including OpenAI's recent termination of its video app Sora and Anthropic's shift to a pay-as-you-go model for its Claude users. The urgency to monetize their offerings is underscored by the impending IPOs that could reshape the market landscape.

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OpenAI recently abandoned its $1 billion Disney licensing deal to focus on core products.
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Anthropic has shifted Claude users to pay-as-you-go plans due to rising compute costs.
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Both companies are preparing for potential IPOs amid intense market pressure.

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