Anthropic’s rapid growth puts pressure on OpenAI valuation
Some investors are questioning OpenAI’s $852 billion valuation as competitor Anthropic sees rapid revenue growth and strong secondary market demand.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Some investors are questioning OpenAI’s $852 billion valuation as competitor Anthropic sees rapid revenue growth and strong secondary market demand.
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