Anthropic Q3 revenue surges 45% to $16.8 billion as AI startup gears up for $2 trillion IPO

Anthropic reported a 45% increase in revenue for the third quarter, reaching $16.8 billion. The company's revenue for the first and second quarters was $4.7 billion and $11.6 billion, respectively. Anthropic aims for a valuation exceeding $2 trillion, emphasizing substantial revenue growth despite significant operational losses. Founded by former OpenAI executives, the company focuses on AI safety amid growing competition.