XAI PARTNERS WITH ANTHROPIC IN SURPRISE DEAL
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Elon Musk's xAI announced a partnership with competitor Anthropic, raising questions about the company's competitive position in the AI race. The move suggests xAI may have shifted strategy rather than pursuing solo dominance.
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