OpenAI takes its AI fight with Anthropic to Big Law

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman inside Oakland's federal courthouse on May 12, 2026. Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images OpenAI launched Astra for Law to target the legal industry with advanced AI tools for lawyers. OpenAI aims to outpace its biggest rival, Anthropic, with tailored AI legal solutions. OpenAI is collaborating with legal tech firms to add its latest Astra model into Harvey and Legora. OpenAI is taking its seat at the counsel table. On Thursday, the company announced Astra for Law, its long-awaited offering for legal work. Lawyers have already become ChatGPT power users , but the new launch brings plugin tools, a way to search legal cases more effectively, and custom model tweaks that will help others build on the tech. As OpenAI prepares for its initial public offering, it's making a play at customers in specific industries.