At Anthropic pre-IPO meet: ‘Thinking’ caps, surging revenue, no human extinction

AI technology leader Anthropic reported a 45% increase in revenue to $16.8 billion in the three months ending September, as it prepares for a significant stock market listing. The figures were disclosed to potential investors during a briefing at the company's San Francisco headquarters. This surge in revenue, which has grown from $4.7 billion in the first quarter of the year to $11.6 billion in the second quarter, highlights the growing AI industry and its capacity to fund the necessary infrastructure for technological advancements.

However, other tech stocks, such as companies manufacturing AI infrastructure hardware, have faced pressure due to concerns about the substantial expenditure on AI development. Shares in companies like AMD, Nvidia, and Intel experienced sharp declines, while South Korean semiconductor giants also saw a drop in their stock prices.

The decline in stock prices follows comments by Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, who expressed concerns about unrealistic expectations in AI investments, likening it to gambling. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that his company would delay its planned IPO this year to address safety concerns surrounding AI technology. Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has also advocated for a slower pace of AI development due to the potential risks involved.