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Anthropic's planned mega-IPO faces investor skepticism over Chinese rivals and political headwinds

Anthropic targets a massive autumn IPO amid intense investor scrutiny over valuation and geopolitical risks. The $965 billion AI lab faces tough questions from institutional buyers regarding fierce Chinese competition, regulatory headwinds under the Trump administration, and local protests over data center expansion. This landmark public offering will establish the primary financial valuation benchmark for the entire generative AI sector.

The Decoder·Aug 11, 2026

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