Why ChatGPT and Claude Could Merge, DeepSeek Released Inference Engine

In new AI developments, Sam Altman has told OpenAI staff that the top AI labs, OpenAI and Anthropic included, could merge into a single entity, while DeepSeek has open-sourced DeepInfer, the engine that runs its own AI service. First, we look at Altman's three endgames for AI, from a global watchdog to the one he himself called terrible. Then we discuss whether ChatGPT and Claude could really end up under one roof, and why the labs are already working together on safety. After that, we see what is inside DeepInfer, and how DeepSeek serves its fastest and cheapest model. Next, we break down the numbers DeepSeek revealed, from 155 trillion tokens a day to 38 dollars per GPU-hour. Finally, I share my honest opinion on these updates, and the caveats to keep in mind. This is part of my quest to find the best AI model in 2026. Subscribe to the channel, as I cover every update related to the top models, be it from the American or the Chinese AI labs. Timestamps: 0:00 - AI Updates Oct 23, 2026 0:52 - Sam Altman's Three AI Endgames 3:48 - Could OpenAI and Anthropic Really Merge 6:39 - What is DeepSeek DeepInfer 10:24 - DeepSeek Reveals Its Real Numbers 12:51 - My Honest Opinion #SamAltman #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Claude #Anthropic #DeepSeek #DeepInfer #AISafety #OpenSource #AINews #ArtificialIntelligence #AIModels #FrontierAI