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Replit makes OpenAI its default model provider over Anthropic

Original titleReplit makes OpenAI its default over Anthropic, CEO says

Outlet: TechCrunch
Published: Oct 18, 2026
Importance: 3/5

Summary

Replit replaced Anthropic with OpenAI as its default model provider. Claude remains available to customers on the platform.

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Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform.

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