[OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Macs for Reinforcement Learning, NVIDIA Sees Apple as Major Local AI Competitor] BlockBeats reports that on August 31, OpenAI purchased tens of thousands of Macs for reinforcement learning training, while Anthropic opted to use Macs through leasing. Both companies have integrated Apple computers into their AI development processes. It is reported that NVIDIA now regards Apple as the top competitor in the local AI field, as Macs are gaining increasing attention among AI developers. According to Apple's official data, Mac revenue in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 grew 29% year-over-year, making it the fastest-growing category among all product lines. (The Information) [Original Link]