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AT&T using open source models to reduce Anthropic costs

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Aug 21, 2026, 11:39 AM EDTUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT

AT&T is using open source AI models to lower its Anthropic bills, per a report. The shift could pressure AI vendors as enterprises seek cheaper alternatives.

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AT&T is using open source models to reduce Anthropic costs.
Reported by The Information.
AT&T is reportedly using open source AI models to reduce the costs it pays to Anthropic for AI services. The Information reported the move, which could signal a shift in enterprise AI spending toward cheaper alternatives.