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  "id": 6218183,
  "title": "Anthropic reportedly walks away from acquisition of US$6 billion AI startup Decart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-reportedly-walks-away-from-acquisition-of-us-6-billion-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-08T02:23:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/anthropic-reportedly-walks-away-acquisition-us6-billion-ai-startup-decart"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthropic, the creator of the Claude chatbot, has reportedly abandoned its pursuit of acquiring AI startup Decart AI, following exploratory talks and thorough due diligence, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. Despite having been in discussions to purchase the company for approximately US$6 billion, Anthropic ultimately decided against the acquisition. The companies may still explore other avenues for collaboration, a source familiar with the matter indicated. Neither Anthropic nor Decart provided comments to the press. In August, Bloomberg News reported that Anthropic had been eyeing Decart's software, which aims to reduce the cost of training and operating AI by optimizing chip performance. Anthropic, known for its cautious approach to large acquisitions, has been allocating resources towards developing new products and enhancing customer service in preparation for its anticipated Wall Street debut, with aspirations to raise funds similar to those raised by SpaceX in its upcoming initial public offering.",
  "summary": "The Claude chatbot maker is said to walk away after exploring a deal and performing due diligence",
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        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Anthropic reportedly walks away from US$6 billion acquisition of AI startup Decart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-reportedly-walks-away-from-us-6-billion-acquisition-of-ai",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anthropic drops pursuit of AI startup Decart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-drops-pursuit-of-ai-startup-decart",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:56:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Anthropic drops pursuit of AI startup Decart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-drops-pursuit-of-ai-startup-decart-6229450",
        "published": "2026-09-08T03:59:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Anthropic walks away from Decart AI deal - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-walks-away-from-decart-ai-deal-report",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:17:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Anthropic drops pursuit of $6b Decart AI deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-drops-pursuit-of-6b-decart-ai-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:24:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Silicon Republic",
        "title": "Anthropic reportedly backs from $6bn Decart AI acquisition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/anthropic-reportedly-backs-from-6bn-decart-ai-acquisition",
        "published": "2026-09-08T07:37:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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