New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Shares of US software companies that announced partnerships with Anthropic surged on Tuesday, helping to lift the broader tech sector. The rebound comes after software stocks had been under pressure, as investors worry that rapid advances in AI could disrupt traditional business models.

AI startup Anthropic said it was developing new tools, the so-called "plug-ins", with its partners that could be integrated to enhance the workflow of investment banking, wealth management and HR tasks, Bloomberg reported.

Artificial Intelligence can help in tasks such as deal reviews, portfolio analysis and making new-hire materials that would reflect a particular brand's tone and policies, the agency report said.

Following the de...