The battle for AI dominance between giants like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic mirrors historic format wars such as VHS vs. Betamax, PlayStation vs. Xbox, and iPhone vs. Android. Key strategies like leveraging network effects, harnessing underdog advantages, and building robust ecosystems are shaping the future of AI. Dive into this analysis to uncover the parallels and gain insights into how these strategies may determine the winner in this transformative race for AI supremacy.