Anthropic becomes world's most valuable startup, led by ex-OpenAI safety advocate
TimesandSundayTimes · reddit · 2026-08-25
Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the world's most valuable private company just five years after its founding by ex-OpenAI employees concerned about safety. Despite no prior business experience, CEO Dario Amodei has navigated high-stakes government negotiations and rapid growth, with the company preparing for a record-breaking IPO this autumn after achieving the fastest revenue growth in software history.
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