Anthropic files for record IPO as CEO warns of AI risks to humanity

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Anthropic filed papers Monday for a potential record-breaking initial public offering, despite CEO Dario Amodei's warnings that advanced AI could threaten humanity. The San Francisco company could debut on Wall Street next month, potentially surpassing SpaceX's $86 billion US IPO record. The offering could raise up to $100 billion US, with a valuation reportedly between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion US, placing it alongside Tesla. Anthropic reported an $80.7 billion US net loss in the first half of 2026, though revenue is growing rapidly. The company will list on Nasdaq under "ANT." Amodei has called for slowing AI development to improve safety measures, warning models could take over the internet within a year. The company is also embroiled in legal disputes with the U.S. government over military use restrictions, with both sides appealing court rulings.


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