AI Firm Anthropic Files for Initial Public Offering

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. The filing highlights the company's belief that AI is a transformative technology with the potential to significantly accelerate scientific discovery and economic growth, while also acknowledging associated risks. The company reported revenues of $16.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up from $1.16 billion a year earlier, but also saw losses surge to over $80 billion during the same period.