AI Coding and Design Competition Intensifies as Anthropic and OpenAI Expand Agent Capabilities

Anthropic and OpenAI are accelerating competition across coding and design tools, as both companies expand agentic AI capabilities that increasingly overlap with traditional software platforms. Mike Krieger resigned from the board of Figmaamid reports that Anthropic’s upcoming Opus 4.7 model may introduce design features that could compete directly with Figma’s core products.

Anthropic has already gained traction with its coding tools, while OpenAI is responding with a major update to its Codex platform. The upgraded system enables AI agents to operate in the background on a user’s device, performing tasks across applications in parallel. The tool also introduces browser-based actions, memory for retaining workflow context, and integrations with external platforms to automate development and administrative tasks.

These developments reflect a broader shift toward multi-agent systems embedded directly into workflows, with both companies aiming to extend AI beyond assistance into execution. The evolving rivalry highlights growing pressure on established software providers as AI platforms move deeper into core productivity and development environments.