Anthropic files for record-breaking IPO as CEO warns of AI risks
Anthropic filed papers Monday for a potential record-breaking initial public offering, which could become the largest in history and eclipse SpaceX's $86 billion IPO from June. The San Francisco AI company is set for a Wall Street debut next month. The filing comes as CEO Dario Amodei has recently advocated for slowing advanced AI development, warning of existential risks. Anthropic reported a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026, though revenue is growing rapidly, and private investors valued it at $965 billion earlier this year. The offering could raise up to $100 billion, with a valuation potentially reaching $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, rivaling Tesla's market value. The company will list on Nasdaq under the ticker "ANT," potentially enriching co-founders Dario and Daniela Amodei by billions.