AI Race in Singapore: Anthropic's Claude Narrows the Gap with ChatGPT
The artificial intelligence market in Singapore is undergoing a notable transformation. According to my analysis of data from the fintech platform Aspire, demand for Anthropic's Claude model among local startups is experiencing explosive growth. Over the past year, the number of paying service clients has increased by 258%, and their spending volume has skyrocketed 17-fold.
Just a year ago, OpenAI maintained a dominant position, with more than four times as many paying startup clients in Singapore compared to Anthropic. However, the situation has now changed dramatically: the gap has narrowed to just 1.5 times. Claude's share of total spending by Singaporean startups on AI platforms has reached an impressive 37%.
Notably, the overall pool of startups actively adopting AI tools has grown by 42%. Particularly interesting is the trend toward multi-platform usage: the number of companies simultaneously working with three or more AI services has more than doubled. This indicates market maturity—startups are no longer relying on a single provider but are diversifying their risks and opportunities.
My Expert Conclusion
Claude's growth is not a coincidence but a natural result of Anthropic's strategy, which has focused on security and algorithm transparency. At the same time, the sharp increase in multi-platform usage suggests that Singaporean startups are moving from simply testing AI to deeply integrating it into business processes. If Anthropic maintains its current pace, we could witness full parity with OpenAI within the next six months. However, potential countermeasures from competitors should not be ruled out.