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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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