As Mass Layoffs Loom, OpenAI Looks to Double Headcount in Desperate Bid to Catch Up With Anthropic

FuturismPublished Mar 25, 2026

OpenAI plans to double its workforce despite industry-wide layoffs, aiming to accelerate development and compete with Anthropic. This move reflects OpenAI's aggressive growth strategy amid a challenging AI job market.

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As Mass Layoffs Loom, OpenAI Looks to Double Headcount in Desperate Bid to Catch Up With Anthropic

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