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The Google antitrust case centered on allegations that Google maintained a search monopoly through exclusive agreements with Apple, Samsung, and others to be the default search engine across devices. The DOJ sought remedies including forcing Google to sell Chrome, which a federal judge ultimately rejected. Companies like ChatGPT's maker OpenAI and Perplexity had expressed interest in acquiring Chrome if it went up for sale. While Google avoided the Chrome divestiture, it may still face less severe restrictions on its search agreements, and remains under regulatory scrutiny in other antitrust cases. The competitive landscape continues evolving as consumers increasingly use alternative information tools like AI chatbots.

OpenAI has acquired product testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal. Statsig's founder Vijaye Raji will become OpenAI's CTO of Applications, overseeing engineering for products like ChatGPT and Codex. Statsig provides experimentation tools, A/B testing, and analytics used by companies including Atlassian and Bloomberg. The company will continue operating independently while serving existing customers. This acquisition strengthens OpenAI's application development capabilities and reflects its focus on data-driven product improvement in both consumer and enterprise AI markets.

Anthropic secured a $13 billion Series F funding round led by ICONIQ, reaching a $183 billion valuation. The AI company experienced remarkable growth, with annual revenue increasing from $1 billion to over $5 billion in 2025, serving more than 300,000 business customers. Claude platform usage grew tenfold in three months, with Claude Code alone generating $500 million in annual revenue. Anthropic focuses on enterprise-grade AI tools, safety research, and international expansion, differentiating itself from competitors like ChatGPT and Cursor. The investment will fund product enhancements, global growth, and responsible AI deployment research.

Anthropic secured a $13 billion Series F funding round, reaching a $183 billion valuation—triple its March 2025 valuation. With annual revenue growing from $1B to $5B and over 300,000 business customers, Anthropic focuses on enterprise solutions. Claude Code generates $500M in annual revenue. The funding will accelerate investments in safety research, enterprise solutions, and global expansion as Anthropic positions itself as a leading enterprise AI platform.