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Musk Slams Anthropic Amid $380 Billion Funding Surge

2/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Elon Musk, CEO of X, criticized Anthropic on social media, calling it 'misanthropic and evil' after the funding round valuing Anthropic at $380 billion.
The round was led by Singapore's GIC and Coatue and ranks as the second-largest in tech history.
Anthropic reported a $14 billion annual revenue run-rate, signaling rapid growth.
The rivalry with Musk's xAI is intensifying as xAI undergoes the departure of key personnel.

History

Historical Context

The tech industry experienced a surge in investment in 2021, with venture capital funding reaching $156 billion. Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI employees, secured significant funding, including a $380 billion round led by GIC and Coatue. This competitive landscape, highlighted by Elon Musk's criticism of Anthropic, underscores the intense rivalry in artificial intelligence, a sector poised for transformative societal impacts.

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Story summary

Elon Musk, CEO of X, criticized Anthropic on social media, calling it 'misanthropic and evil' after the funding round valuing Anthropic at $380 billion.
The round was led by Singapore's GIC and Coatue and ranks as the second-largest in tech history.
Anthropic reported a $14 billion annual revenue run-rate, signaling rapid growth.
The rivalry with Musk's xAI is intensifying as xAI undergoes the departure of key personnel.

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