OpenAI’s ChatGPT faces major setback as rival ups ante

OpenAI’s ChatGPT faced a major setback as its rival company Anthropic rolled out its Claude chatbot on Apple’s iPhones.

The Guardian reported that the rival chatbot is already ahead of ChatGPT in terms of intelligence to an extent and now it also eyes increasing its user base.

Several ex-OpenAI employees lead Anthropic. They had ended their stint with ChatGPT’s parent company after developing differences with CEO Sam Altman.

“In today’s world, smartphones are at the centre of how people interact with technology. To make Claude a true AI assistant, it’s crucial that we meet users where they are – and in many cases, that’s on their mobile devices,” said Scott White at Anthropic.

“We’re putting the power of Claude directly into people’s hands. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about integrating Claude into the fabric of our daily lives.”

The company said it would make new features available to users through the app. “For example, the Claude iOS app can, with a user’s consent, access the device’s camera and photo library,” White said.

“After a meeting, a business user could snap a photo of a whiteboard diagram and ask Claude to summarise the key points, making it easier to share and act upon important information. Similarly, a consumer could take a picture of a plant they encounter on a hike and ask Claude to identify the species and provide more information about its characteristics and habitat.”

Until now, ChatGPT faced little competition when it came to apps. But now, as we move forward, competitors are catching up.