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Anthropic beats OpenAI to IPO filing, SF real estate now demands AI stock

⚡Hackers used Instagram's AI chatbot to access Obama's account

Deep Dive

Anthropic confidentially filed to go public, beating OpenAI to the punch, with a current valuation of $965 billion. San Francisco real estate listings now accept Anthropic and OpenAI stock instead of cash. Trump signed an executive order requiring AI companies to give the federal government 30-day pre-release access to advanced models. Hackers tricked Instagram's AI chatbot to access high-profile accounts, including Barack Obama's former White House account. A DOGE whistleblower is suing Elon Musk for defamation after Musk publicly called him a liar, and the whistleblower's car brakes were later cut.

Key Points
  • Anthropic filed confidential IPO paperwork with a $965B valuation, outpacing OpenAI in the public offering race.
  • San Francisco real estate sellers now accept Anthropic stock instead of cash, reflecting AI equity's premium.
  • Hackers exploited Instagram's AI chatbot to compromise high-profile accounts, including Barack Obama's.

Why It Matters

AI's financial frenzy and security vulnerabilities are disrupting markets, property, and personal safety.

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