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Anthropic's S-1 filing has revealed two potential areas where OpenAI may hold the upper hand when the latter eventually files its IPO prospectus. The first advantage could be in revenue growth rate, with OpenAI expected to surpass Anthropic in this aspect. The second advantage may lie in OpenAI's diverse business, particularly its consumer business.

While Anthropic's revenue growth has been unprecedented, with a 1,300% year-over-year increase in 2026 alone, analysts expect this rapid growth rate to slow as OpenAI's revenue picks up speed. Additionally, OpenAI's consumer business, which has been gaining traction due to price cuts, could prove to be a major strength with a strong brand presence and a growing list of advertisers.

OpenAI's upcoming hardware devices, designed by Jony Ive, may further solidify its position in the consumer market. Despite Anthropic's efforts to level the playing field, the company acknowledges its consumer business as a weakness and does not plan to compete directly in this area. The timing of Anthropic's IPO may also benefit OpenAI, as the filing could raise more capital for the latter and benefit from the market enthusiasm surrounding the former.