importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-16T21:22:28Z
Replit Ends Partnership with Anthropic, Cites Cost and Performance Factors
Replit CEO Amjad Masad announced the termination of the company's partnership with Anthropic, citing cost, performance, and partnership factors, though conflicting reports suggest ongoing use of Anthropic's models. The article highlights Replit's growing enterprise revenue and emphasis on AI safety measures.
Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.
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