
Anthropic has officially filed to go public, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards an IPO. The company, now valued at $965 billion, has submitted its draft registration statement to the SEC confidentially. This filing sets the stage for a potentially massive IPO, as Anthropic aims to outpace its rival OpenAI. The move comes amid a competitive landscape, with both companies striving for leadership in the AI industry. Details about Anthropic's operations and financials will be revealed later in the process.
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OpenAI is scaling back its ambitions as investor appetite for massive AI infrastructure bets cools. The company has lowered its fundraising target from $30 billion to $20 billion, with only $11 billion secured so far against a valuation that has dropped from $1.4 trillion. This retreat signals a growing wariness among Wall Street investors regarding the capital intensity of the AI race, forcing even the most dominant players to adjust their financial expectations.