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OpenAI just closed the largest private funding round in history, $122 billion and is now valued at $852 billion. Anthropic accidentally leaked the entire source code of Claude Code through an npm packaging mistake, giving thousands of developers a blueprint to its agentic AI architecture And Google dropped Gemma 4 under the Apache 2.0 license, putting frontier-level reasoning into the hands of anyone with a Raspberry Pi.
Let's break it down.
In this issue:
💰 OpenAI raises $122B at an $852B valuation — IPO on deck
🔓 Anthropic accidentally leaks Claude Code's full source code
🧠 Google releases Gemma 4 — open-weight AI that runs on your phone
Plus: Krea AI, the real-time creative tool changing how designers work
Read time: 5 minutes.
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The AI Field: Anthropic accidentally exposed the full source code of Claude Code in a public npm package, revealing around 512,000 lines of TypeScript and several hidden unreleased features.
Details:
The leak came from Claude Code version 2.1.88 after a source map file was mistakenly included
Developers discovered hidden feature flags for a persistent background assistant
Another unreleased feature suggested Claude could remember and review its previous session work
Anthropic said it was caused by human error, not a security breach
Why This Matters: It is a major credibility hit for a company built around AI safety. At the same time, the leak hints that Anthropic may be further ahead on persistent AI agents than most people expected.
The AI Field: OpenAI just raised a record-breaking $122 billion in a single funding round, pushing its valuation to $852 billion and making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Details:
Amazon led the round with a $50 billion commitment
NVIDIA and SoftBank each invested $30 billion
OpenAI is reportedly generating $2 billion per month in revenue
ChatGPT has surpassed 900 million weekly active users and 50 million subscribers
Business revenue now makes up 40% of OpenAI’s total revenue
Why This Matters: This was not just a funding round. It was a massive signal that AI is becoming core infrastructure. OpenAI is now operating at a scale few private companies have ever reached, and the pressure around an eventual IPO is only getting stronger.
The AI Field: Google just released Gemma 4 under Apache 2.0, making powerful multimodal AI reasoning available for free with full commercial use.
Details:
Gemma 4 launched in four sizes, from lightweight edge models to larger frontier-level variants
The 31B Dense model ranks among the top open models and delivers strong results in math, coding, and reasoning
Both the 31B and 26B models support text, vision, and audio
The models can run offline on edge devices, including phones and small hardware setups
Why This Matters: Google is lowering the barrier to advanced AI in a big way. By combining strong performance with a fully permissive license, Gemma 4 gives startups, researchers, and governments a serious alternative to closed AI systems.
🛠 TOOL OF THE WEEK
Krea AI! Real-time AI creative suite that generates images as you draw
Krea AI is not your typical AI image generator. Its real-time canvas generates photorealistic images within 50 milliseconds of each keystroke or brush stroke — there is no render button, no queue, no waiting. You sketch a rough shape, type a prompt word, and the output updates live. It also bundles video generation (with access to Veo 3, Kling, Hailuo, and Runway), 3D object creation, upscaling up to 22K resolution, and LoRA fine-tuning into one platform.
Best for: Designers, content creators, and marketers who need fast visual iteration without switching between five different AI tools.
Price: Free tier available. Pro starts at $24/month. Max plan unlocks 22K upscaling and priority rendering.
Worth trying: If you have ever waited 30 seconds for an AI-generated image and wished it was instant, Krea is the tool that delivers. The real-time feedback loop changes how you think about visual creation.
3 tools on our radar this week that are worth checking out.
⚡ Base44 - Build fully functional web apps without writing a single line of code. Describe what you want in plain language and Base44 builds it for you in seconds. If you have ever had an idea for a tool or app but no dev skills to make it happen, this is the fastest way to go from concept to working product.
🎨 OpenArt AI — An AI image generator using advanced ControlNet technology that lets you dictate exactly how your final image should look. Upload a reference pose and it generates a completely new character matching the exact physical stance. Ideal for concept artists and game designers who need consistency across visual assets.
🎙️ Moises AI — A virtual recording studio that separates any audio track into individual stems, vocals, drums, bass, melody in real time. Video creators are using it to isolate dialogue, remove background music, and remix tracks without touching professional editing software. Search interest is surging.
AI is moving faster than any technological change before it.
🔥 THE AI FIELD'S TAKE
This week told one story in three different ways: the fight over who controls AI infrastructure.
OpenAI raised $122 billion because the biggest companies on Earth believe AI is the next utility and they want to own the pipes. Amazon did not write a $50 billion check because ChatGPT is a nice chatbot. It wrote that check because whoever controls the compute layer controls the future.
Anthropic, meanwhile, showed us what happens when a company cannot control its own packaging pipeline. The Claude Code leak was not a hack. It was not espionage. It was a missing line in a config file. And yet it exposed a roadmap that Anthropic clearly was not ready to share background-running agents, session memory, features that suggest Claude is much closer to persistent autonomy than anyone outside the company knew.
Then Google walked in and flipped the table. Gemma 4 under Apache 2.0 is not a charity move. It is a strategic one. Google does not need to sell you model access — it needs you to build on its architecture, feed its ecosystem, and stay inside its orbit. Open-source is Google's distribution play.
The pattern is clear: the biggest AI companies are not just competing on model quality anymore. They are competing on control. OpenAI wants to own the platform. Anthropic wants to own the trust. Google wants to own the standard. The winners will be the builders who figure out which bet to place and the losers will be the ones who did not see the walls going up.
Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions: Starting April 4, Claude Pro and Max subscribers can no longer use their flat-rate plans through third-party frameworks like OpenClaw. Users must now pay separately under a new "extra usage" billing tier, with some facing cost increases of up to 50x. Anthropic cited unsustainable compute strain. → Read more
Microsoft launches in-house AI models: Microsoft has reportedly released three internal models, signaling a stronger push to compete more directly with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. → Read more
UK backtracks on AI and copyright: After backlash, the UK government has stepped away from parts of its plan to let AI companies train on copyrighted works. → Read more
OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN. OpenAI has bought TBPN, a fast-growing online media brand known for interviewing major tech and AI executives. OpenAI said the show will keep its editorial independence, but the deal signals a bigger push into distribution, narrative, and influence around the AI conversation. → Read more
Meta launches its first prescription AI glasses. Meta introduced two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription users, along with upcoming AI features like WhatsApp summaries, nutrition tracking, and memory-style recall. It is another sign that AI hardware is moving closer to mainstream everyday use.
→ Read more
🧠 AI IN ACTION
How to generate real-time AI images with Krea AI:
Go to krea.ai and sign up for a free account
Open the Realtime Canvas, it looks like a blank drawing surface
Start sketching a rough shape (stick figures work) or type a text prompt in the sidebar
Watch the output update live as you draw, every stroke refines the result in under 50ms
Once you are happy, hit "Enhance" to upscale to high resolution or export directly
📲 TRENDING IN AI
The Claude Code leak went viral on X. Developer Chaofan Shou's original post revealing the exposed source map racked up millions of impressions within hours. The Hacker News thread hit the #1 spot and stayed there for a full day, with developers dissecting hidden feature flags and debating whether the leak was intentional. The phrase "safety-first company" became a meme.
OpenClaw drama dominates developer Twitter. After Anthropic's subscription ban, the Hacker News thread "Tell HN: Anthropic no longer allowing Claude Code subscriptions to use OpenClaw" triggered thousands of comments. Developers shared screenshots of their projected cost increases, with some going from $20/month to over $1,000/month for the same usage.
💡 PROMPT OF THE WEEK
Tool: Claude or ChatGPT
Prompt: "I'm evaluating whether to build my AI product on an open-weight model (like Gemma 4) or a proprietary API (like GPT-5 or Claude).
Create a decision framework comparing: total cost of ownership at 10K, 100K, and 1M daily users; latency requirements; data privacy implications; vendor lock-in risks; and customization flexibility.
Format as a comparison table with a recommendation for each user scale."
What you'll get: A structured decision framework that helps you choose the right AI infrastructure for your product's scale and needs.
👀 WHAT TO WATCH
OpenAI IPO watch. With a reported $852B valuation and around $2B in monthly revenue, IPO speculation is only getting louder. Amazon’s investment structure, which reportedly includes a large contingent component tied to future milestones, adds even more attention to what comes next. No IPO filing appears imminent yet, but this is clearly one of the biggest things to watch.
Anthropic's April 17 credit deadline. Claude Pro and Max subscribers affected by the OpenClaw ban have until April 17 to redeem a one-time credit equal to one month's subscription. If you use third-party tools with Claude, do not miss this.
NVIDIA at HumanX 2026. NVIDIA is presenting at the HumanX conference in San Francisco starting April 6, with physical AI and robotics expected to dominate the announcements.
WRAP-UP
That's all for today's roundup!
💰 OpenAI raised $122B at an $852B valuation, the largest private round ever
🔓 Anthropic leaked Claude Code's full source code through a packaging error
🧠 Google released Gemma 4 under Apache 2.0, frontier AI for everyone
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Until next time!
Olle | Founder of The AI Field