OpenAI, once at the forefront of the global AI boom, has now been surpassed by its competitor Anthropic and is actively seeking opportunities to turn the tables. Growth of its flagship consumer product, ChatGPT, has significantly slowed down. Fidji Simo, originally set to succeed Sam Altman, has left the company, leading to a redistribution of responsibilities among executives under the CEO. To compete for high-value corporate clients, the sales team has had to offer bulk discounts and preferential terms at a high cost.
