Bill Gurley on Anthropic: They're Not Writing Software, They're Midwifing a Deity
MartinGTobias · x · 2026-08-03
Prominent VC Bill Gurley remarked on Anthropic, suggesting that he doesn't think they believe they are just writing software, but rather 'midwifing a deity.' This perspective sparks discussion on the grand visions and self-positioning of leading AI companies.
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