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Vibe check from inside one of AI industry's main events: 'Claude mania'

Nobody is talking about OpenAI anymore. At HumanX, one company owns the room: Anthropic.

Reporting by CNBC Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Market sentiment is shifting visibly toward Anthropic as the dominant force in AI—a vibe that matters more than any single product launch because it shapes where capital, talent, and partnership interest flow next.

The key facts

7 to know

  1. HumanX conference (San Francisco, April 2026)

  2. Anthropic described as center of momentum and conversation

  3. 'Claude mania' sentiment at industry flagship event

  4. Perception shift away from OpenAI dominance

  5. Anthropic described as dominant topic of conversation

  6. 'Claude mania' sentiment among attendees

  7. Real-time market perception data from industry insiders

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Publisher excerpt: At the HumanX conference in San Francisco this week, Anthropic's momentum was on everyone's lips.
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