MoneyThe story, in brief
Anthropic weighs deal for near $1tn valuation as revenue surges
$1 trillion. Anthropic is fielding inbound offers that could make Claude worth more than OpenAI.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Anthropic's revenue surge and near-$1T valuation signals a major shift in AI startup hierarchy—and suggests the market is betting heavily on Claude's competitive moat against OpenAI's dominance.
The key facts
5 to knowAnthropic weighing deal at near $1 trillion valuation
Revenue surging (specific figures not disclosed in headline)
Fielding inbound investment offers
Potential to surpass OpenAI in valuation
Published May 8, 2026
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Start-up behind Claude tool is fielding inbound investment offers that could lead to it surpassing rival OpenAI in value