Anthropic files for IPO, leading OpenAI in $965 billion capital race

Anthropic confidentially filed for an initial public offering on June 1, 2026.

The move potentially positions the Claude AI developer ahead of competitor OpenAI.

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, reportedly prepares for an IPO as early as September 2026.

The first company to go public could secure a capital advantage for AI development costs.

Anthropic recently achieved a private valuation of $965 billion.

OpenAI reached a recent private valuation of $852 billion.

The listings will significantly impact investors Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.