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The $965 billion AI company behind ChatGPT's biggest rival is finally going public, and it could be the biggest Wall Street debut ever

Valued at nearly $965 billion following recent funding activity, Anthropic has emerged as one of the world's most valuable private technology companies. The companys confidential filing suggests that executives believe public markets are finally ready to place a price on the future of advanced AI systems. For many investors, the Anthropic IPO is not simply about one company. It is increasingly viewed as a referendum on the commercial potential of generative AI itself.

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Valued at nearly $965 billion following recent funding activity, Anthropic has emerged as one of the world's most valuable private technology companies.

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