Replit CEO Announces End of Partnership With Anthropic

WHO:

TechCrunch - Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Replit is no longer working with Anthropic.

TechCrunch - Amjad Masad stated, "ChatGPT is better now."

WHERE:

TechCrunch - Comments made during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

WHY:

TechCrunch - The decision to end the partnership was cited due to cost concerns.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 23:58 UTC)

Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit, announced that the company is no longer working with Anthropic during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. He also mentioned that "ChatGPT is better now," highlighting advancements in AI technology. The decision to end the partnership was primarily driven by cost concerns.