Anthropic IPO could be the largest ever and set the tone for AI

Anthropic has filed for an IPO that could become the largest in history, with investors sizing the company in the trillions. Second-quarter revenue jumped to $11.56 billion from $787 million a year earlier, while losses topped $80 billion in the first half. The listing is seen as pivotal for the entire tech sector and Wall Street.

• Q2 revenue reached $11.56 billion, up from $787 million a year earlier
• First-half losses exceeded $80 billion
• Nearly half of revenue comes from Claude sold via Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet clouds
• Up to $77 billion in notes may be issued to Amazon, Broadcom and Google