Week in Review: Anthropic & Windsurf Access Cut
- Anthropic's decision to restrict windsurf's direct access to its Claude AI models stems from concerns about potential acquisition by OpenAI, according to Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan.
- Meanwhile, ChatGPT is enhancing its offerings for business users.
- Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 is set to begin Monday.
Anthropic Limits Windsurf Access, ChatGPT Adds Features, WWDC 2025 Preview
Updated June 08, 2025
Anthropic’s decision to restrict windsurf’s direct access to its Claude AI models stems from concerns about potential acquisition by OpenAI, according to Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan. The move follows rumors that OpenAI, a major competitor, might acquire the AI coding assistant.
Meanwhile, ChatGPT is enhancing its offerings for business users. New features include connectors for popular cloud storage platforms like Dropbox, Box, sharepoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive, enabling the chatbot to access and utilize information across these services.
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 is set to begin Monday. Expectations include the unveiling of a redesigned operating system, a dedicated gaming app, and updates for Mac, Watch, and TV platforms.

In other news, Indian grocery delivery startup KiranaPro experienced a notable data breach, resulting in the deletion of all its data. The company reports serving 55,000 customers across 50 cities, with a substantial number of active buyers placing approximately 2,000 orders daily.
Adobe has launched a beta version of its Photoshop submission on Android devices. This release brings a range of editing tools, including layering and masking, to Android users.
Tesla has renewed its efforts to trademark “Tesla Robotaxi,” submitting new applications after previous attempts to secure trademarks for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab” were unsuccessful.
anduril, a tech startup, has secured $2.5 billion in funding, including a $1 billion investment led by founders Fund. This latest round doubles Anduril’s valuation to $30.5 billion.
toma, an AI voice agent startup, secured $17 million in funding after its founders identified a problem with missed calls at car dealerships. Their AI phone agents are now used in over 100 dealerships across the U.S.
A public feud has erupted between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump, with both individuals exchanging criticisms on social media. The conflict between the tech mogul and the political figure could have implications for the broader tech industry.
The competition to attract users to chatbot platforms is fierce. Companies are focused on keeping users engaged in conversations, as chatbots are designed to do.
What’s next
The tech world will be closely watching Apple’s WWDC 2025 for major software and hardware announcements, while the ongoing developments in AI, including chatbot enhancements and model updates, continue to shape the industry.
