Replit switches its default AI model from Anthropic's Claude to OpenAI
The shift signals growing competition among AI labs for coding-assistant platform deals, and shows that even deep model partnerships can shift quickly as providers vie for default placement with consumer-facing dev tools; Claude remains optional for Replit users, so the practical impact may be limited for now.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/ · ★ interesting