Anthropic Pulls the Plug: OpenAI Caught Sneaking into Claude’s Code Cookie Jar!
OpenAI’s coding team was caught red-handed using Claude Code, Anthropic’s top-tier coding tool, before the GPT-5 launch. In response, Anthropic revoked their access, sending the tech world into a frenzy. Claude Code, beloved by “vibe coders” and pros alike, is now the ultimate forbidden fruit.

Hot Take:
Oh, the drama! It’s like a soap opera in Silicon Valley, with OpenAI sneaking around with Claude Code like it’s the latest hot gossip. Anthropic just pulled the plug on their clandestine coding romance, leaving us all wondering: Did OpenAI really cheat on their own AI, or were they just “vibe coding” for a little thrill? Stay tuned for the next episode of “As the API Turns.”
Key Points:
- Anthropic has revoked OpenAI’s access to the Claude API.
- OpenAI engineers were allegedly using Claude’s tools before GPT-5’s launch.
- Claude Code is renowned for its vibe coding prowess.
- GPT-5 is expected to launch with new features next week.
- The exact usage of Claude Code by OpenAI remains unclear.
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