Elon Musk praises Anthropic as AI leader amid business ties and rivalry with OpenAI.

Elon Musk has publicly recognized Anthropic as the clear leader in AI, praising its Mythos and Fable models and expecting a new version soon. This shift contrasts with his previous criticism of Anthropic, reflecting both genuine admiration and strategic business interests, as Anthropic leases significant data center capacity from Musk's xAI. The timing coincides with both Anthropic and OpenAI preparing for stock market listings, with Musk's endorsement potentially influencing market perceptions and valuations. Musk's praise also serves to highlight his ongoing feud with OpenAI's Sam Altman, positioning Anthropic as the preferred AI company in the public eye.