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Anthropic eyes $900B valuation as Google expands DoD AI access

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Anthropic is reportedly seeking a valuation exceeding $900 billion in its latest funding round, which could be its final private raise before an IPO. This move follows a period of intense investor demand and would position Anthropic above OpenAI in market value. Meanwhile, Google has expanded the U.S. Department of Defense's access to its AI for classified networks, a move that comes after Anthropic refused similar terms due to concerns over potential misuse for surveillance and autonomous weapons. AI

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IMPACT Anthropic's potential $900B+ valuation could reshape the AI funding landscape, while Google's DoD deal highlights the growing integration of AI in national security.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a major AI lab and a major government contract for AI services.

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  1. dev.to — Anthropic tag TIER_1 · Norvik Tech ·

    Analyzing Anthropic's Potential $900B Valuation Ro…

    <blockquote> <p>Originally published at <a href="https://norvik.tech/en/news/analisis-anthropic-valoracion-900b" rel="noopener noreferrer">norvik.tech</a></p> </blockquote> <h2> Introduction </h2> <p>A deep dive into Anthropic's fundraising efforts and their implications for the …

  2. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 · Marina Temkin ·

    Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within 2 weeks

    Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.

  3. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 · Julie Bort ·

    Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal

    After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department.

  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks, essentially allowing all lawful uses, according to multiple news rep

    Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks, essentially allowing all lawful uses, according to multiple news reports. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/04/28/goog le-expands-pentagons-access-to-its-ai-after-anthropics-refusal/ # ai # ope…

  5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    After Anthropic refused to let the Pentagon use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract expanding the dep

    After Anthropic refused to let the Pentagon use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract expanding the department's access to its AI models. The agreement permits use for any lawful government purpose, raising fresh concerns a…

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