Anthropic files for IPO, disclosing rapid revenue growth and mounting losses

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AI company Anthropic has formally filed paperwork for a public stock offering. The filing shows its revenue rising sharply, alongside growing losses. Major enterprise customers are adopting its products at a notable pace. The company also outlines an unusual governance setup meant to keep founders in control and to protect its AI safety mission.

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