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Anthropic IPO faces AI backlash amid data center scrutiny
Seven former OpenAI employees founded Anthropic in 2021 as a discreet research laboratory.
This company is now preparing for a significant public market debut, potentially setting the direction for the AI sector in 2027 and gauging investor interest in this novel asset class.
The IPO comes as public sentiment regarding the AI industry grows more skeptical.
Anthropic's swift ascent warrants examination before its listing.
CNBC is investigating the company's rapid growth, its competition with OpenAI, and its interactions with the Pentagon.
This upcoming public offering raises questions about what it signifies for the broader AI trade.
