OpenAI is transitioning its strategy to prioritize business users, moving away from consumer-focused products to enhance profitability amid stiff competition from Anthropic, a rival AI company. OpenAI's chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, highlighted that business customers now represent 40% of the company's revenue, a figure expected to reach 50% by the end of the year. This shift is underscored by the upcoming launch of a new AI model, codenamed Spud, which aims to improve performance in professional tasks. OpenAI's core product, ChatGPT, boasts over 900 million weekly users, but the majority do not contribute financially, stressing the need for more lucrative business clients. Anthropic, valued at $380 billion, has positioned itself as a responsible AI vendor and recently released its powerful model, Claude, which has gained popularity among software professionals. The competition is fierce, with both companies struggling to achieve profitability while navigating a rapidly evolving market. As OpenAI refines its focus, it aims to leverage its strengths to capture a larger share of the corporate AI market.