OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted critical remarks on X on Monday, days after Apple sued his AI startup alleging trade-secret theft. Altman wrote 'Come for the best model, stay because we don't treat you with contempt' and separately called Anthropic's new Claude advertisement 'satire,' without naming specific targets. The posts follow Apple's Friday lawsuit alleging OpenAI encouraged Apple employees to share confidential product information, and ongoing public disputes with SpaceX founder Elon Musk. The exchanges occur as both OpenAI and rival Anthropic prepare for public listings after confidentially filing IPO paperwork with regulators last month.
Altman Posts Criticism of Anthropic Ad on X
Altman posted on X on Monday without context, writing 'Come for the best model, stay because we don't treat you with contempt.' X users interpreted the statement as criticism aimed at companies like Apple, Anthropic, or SpaceXAI given the timing. In a separate post, Altman responded to Anthropic's new advertisement titled 'There's Hope in Hard Questions,' writing 'i thought this was satire, kept looking for the handle to be spelled c1audeai or something.' Anthropic was started by former OpenAI employees. In recent days, Altman also rebutted criticism from Elon Musk and stated he is 'not afraid of Apple' following the iPhone maker's lawsuit.
Apple Sues OpenAI Alleging Trade-Secret Theft
On Friday, Apple sued OpenAI in California, alleging that OpenAI encouraged Apple employees to share information, components, drawings, and other materials related to upcoming products as part of OpenAI's efforts to develop its own suite of devices. The suit named Tang Tan, a 25-year Apple veteran who joined OpenAI as its chief hardware officer last year, as a defendant. OpenAI had powered Apple Intelligence and Siri, but ties between the two companies have frayed over the past year.
Anthropic Leads OpenAI in Valuation and Revenue Metrics
Both OpenAI and Anthropic confidentially filed IPO paperwork with regulators last month. Reports emerged that OpenAI may delay its listing until next year rather than the previously expected fourth-quarter timeline. In April, Anthropic said it tripled its annual revenue run rate to $30 billion, surpassing OpenAI's ARR of about $24 billion. Anthropic is valued at $1.08 trillion, compared to OpenAI's private market valuation of $868.4 billion, according to data from Nasdaq Private Market.
FAQ
What did Sam Altman post on X on Monday?
Altman posted 'Come for the best model, stay because we don't treat you with contempt' without naming specific targets, and separately called Anthropic's Claude advertisement 'satire.'
Why did Apple sue OpenAI on Friday?
Apple alleged that OpenAI encouraged Apple employees to share confidential information, components, drawings, and materials related to upcoming products as part of OpenAI's efforts to develop its own devices. The suit also named Tang Tan, OpenAI's chief hardware officer and former 25-year Apple veteran, as a defendant.
How does Anthropic's valuation compare to OpenAI's?
Anthropicis valued at $1.08 trillion with an annual revenue run rate of $30 billion as of April, while OpenAI's private market valuation is $868.4 billion with an ARR of about $24 billion, according to Nasdaq Private Market data.
