If you’re a researcher who uses Claude Code or Codex for your daily work, consider using open models instead. Recent events have shown why owning the entire stack is so important. While OpenAI and Anthropic currently offer the strongest models, using them means working on their terms. OpenAI and Anthropic have shown they are not afraid to alter model output, service, and access if user interests conflict with their business interests. OpenAI: - Sep 2026: accused of using Codex data from…