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Forrester warns OpenAI could become AI\'s BlackBerry, urges avoiding vendor lock-in

Market research firm Forrester has advised corporate customers to guard against dependence on a single supplier ahead of OpenAI\'s IPO, The Register reported on June 11. In a report timed to OpenAI\'s confidential filing, Forrester urged buyers to avoid being tied into long-term contracts and to keep architectures flexible, warning OpenAI could become AI\'s BlackBerry. It said OpenAI faces three challenges, and urged buyers to choose needed capabilities and prepare to switch vendors.

AI & Enterprise

Google, Microsoft join AI coding race as winning developers seen as key to cloud

Google and Microsoft are moving more aggressively into the AI coding market led by Anthropic and OpenAI, as big tech competes to keep developers tied to its AI models, platforms and cloud services. Analysts say the battle is less about selling tools than about ecosystem control. Market forecasts point to rapid growth. Companies such as MongoDB and Snowflake are using multiple services rather than committing to one provider.

Games & Commerce

GameStop pursues $55.5 billion bid for eBay

Video game retailer GameStop has made a private $55.5 billion takeover offer for e-commerce company eBay, the BBC and other foreign media reported on May 4. GameStop offered $125 per eBay share, $20 above Friday’s New York close, and plans to pay in a mix of cash and stock. The BBC said GameStop secured a $20 billion debt financing commitment from TD Securities. CEO Ryan Cohen said he would appeal directly to shareholders if eBay’s board rejects the proposal.