213 | OpenAI’s monster week 🤯 GPT-5 for everyone, $12B revenue, new open-source models & an $8.3B raise, Anthropic’s surprise enterprise lead & Claude Opus 4.1, New models, a Prime Minister now asks ChatGPT for policy advice and more AI news for August 8,

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Aug 9, 2025

This week in AI is nothing short of spectacular! GPT-5 launches with enhanced coding abilities, transforming enterprise use. Surprising news reveals a Prime Minister is consulting ChatGPT for policy decisions. Meanwhile, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.1 is making waves, gaining unexpected market share. The discussion highlights how Shopify's new features could revolutionize e-commerce. With transformative learning opportunities in AI, leaders must adapt quickly to stay ahead in this fast-paced landscape!

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Anthropic Leads Enterprise Adoption

Menlo Ventures reported Anthropic leads enterprise share at 32% versus OpenAI's 25%.
Anthropic's strength in programming tools is the key driver of this lead.

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Unusually Fast GPT-5 Rollout

OpenAI rolled GPT-5 out to all users the same day, from free to $200 Pro.
That unusually fast public rollout signals confidence and urgency in deployment.

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Coding Is Central To GPT-5's Pitch

OpenAI emphasized GPT-5's coding abilities with demos and Cursor's endorsement.
They positioned it to regain coding ground against Anthropic in enterprises.

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Is This the Week AI Changed… Everything?

Last May, we called it The Craziest Week in AI News. This week might just beat it. From the release of GPT-5 and Claude Opus 4.1 to billion-dollar funding rounds, jaw-dropping enterprise adoption shifts, and even a Prime Minister consulting ChatGPT before making policy decisions—AI isn’t slowing down, and neither should you.

In this episode of the Leveraging AI Podcast, host Isar Metis cuts through the hype and headlines, showing you exactly what matters for business leaders—and how to act on it before your competitors do. Whether it’s GPT-5’s coding muscle, Shopify’s AI-powered shopping revolution, or the coming shift in AI-centric browsers, you’ll get the analysis that keeps you ahead.

If you want the TL;DR: The AI race is accelerating. The winners will be those who know how to use it strategically now, not “someday.” This episode is your shortcut to making smart, profitable moves while others are still reading the press releases.

In this session, you’ll discover:

Why GPT-5’s rollout is different—and what that means for enterprise adoption.
How Anthropic’s Claude is overtaking market share in surprising sectors.
What Shopify’s new MCP UI means for the future of e-commerce (and SEO).
The AI features business leaders should adopt immediately to avoid falling behind.
Cybersecurity risks that come with connecting AI to your core business tools.
The biggest hiring and layoff trends in tech—and how AI is reshaping the talent pool.

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