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Anthropic targets $90 billion IPO at $1.4 trillion valuation

Anthropic PBC is preparing for an initial public offering aiming for a fully diluted valuation of $1.4 trillion. The company plans to raise up to $90.4 billion, including a private placement with major investors. It has reported a revenue run rate of $81 billion, showcasing significant growth in recent months. The IPO is scheduled to price on November 18 and begin trading the next day.

Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s Muse AI models are now available on Google Cloud, here's what Sundar Pichai said

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Muse Ember, Muse Spark 1.3, and Muse Wonder are now available on Google Cloud. The announcement received a positive response from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who expressed his excitement. Muse Ember is designed for cost-efficient repetitive tasks and handles coding and document processing. Muse Wonder focuses on complex software engineering tasks with multi-step workflow capabilities and advanced reasoning.

Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs

Anthropic aims to raise up to $64.4 billion in an upcoming IPO, representing a significant market debut. The company plans a valuation of up to $1.02 trillion, showcasing its ambitions in AI. Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic's revenue has rapidly surged with enterprise adoption of its AI models. While facing substantial operating losses, the company remains committed to its substantial infrastructure investments.

Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch

Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.

Anthropic unveils Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, its most powerful AI models yet: All you need to know

In a blog post, Anthropic said both models improve on coding, reasoning and vision, and cost less than the 5.1 versions. “Testers have found that Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 communicate more clearly than past Fable and Mythos models,” it added.

Anthropic unveils new Fable, Mythos models as competition heats up ahead of IPO

Anthropic on Monday unveiled two new AI models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, as the OpenAI rival looks to strengthen its position in the fast-growing AI market ahead of its planned IPO.

Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date

Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.

Nvidia scandal: The AI arms race puts human spies back into the game

The Nvidia controversy involving CEO Jensen Huang and a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to Beijing has renewed concerns over corporate espionage in the AI industry. Recent cases involving OpenAI and Google have also highlighted risks from insiders and traditional spying methods.

Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

Australia's new internet policy may hold companies accountable for combating harmful content, imposing hefty fines for non-compliance. Google has warned that this could lead to strict age verification for email services. Other tech giants like Meta, TikTok, and Snap have echoed concerns about the potential for overzealous content moderation. While the Australian government emphasizes the need for these safeguards, critics fear the broad regulations could prompt excessive content removal.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s 10-year-old daughter vibe-codes several creations, including a messaging app, apps similar to GeoCities and a game inspired by FarmVille, with each project also featuring its own marketing and sales plan

Maxima Zuckerberg, daughter of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is interested in artificial intelligence and software development. She is currently experimenting with vibe-coding, which uses natural language to create software with AI tools. While her parents support her enthusiasm, they have imposed restrictions on developing online projects. Priscilla Chan specifically did not allow Maxima to create a dating website due to safety concerns.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up in US, UK and Canada: Who is eligible and how to register for free books every month

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up is gaining attention after the UK government announced up to £15 million to help more young children access free books. Find out how parents in the US, UK and Canada can register their children, who is eligible, how the programme works and how to check availability in their area.

Apple's predictive text restrictions include 'Dictator Trump' and 'Sleepy Joe,' researcher finds

How to identify pure gold: 5 important tips for buyers during the festive season

During the festive season, it is essential for buyers to ensure the gold they purchase meets purity standards. They can use the BIS Care app to verify the HUID of jewellery. Checking for the three hallmark marks ensures authenticity and quality before making a purchase. Buyers should also verify the jeweller's BIS registration details before finalizing a transaction.

Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push

Apple has reduced employee budgets for AI usage as part of a broader effort to rein in costs, even as it seeks to expand the use of AI across its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surge

New-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nod

Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

As US midterms enter last lap, Indian "consultants" suddenly thrust into spotlight

Indian "consultants" are under scrutiny for allegedly engaging in election manipulation on a global scale. These activities reportedly range from creating false narratives on social media networks to shape voter perceptions. Reports say these firms have operated in multiple countries, including the US.

Google Calendar crushed their first startup, so they sold it on eBay. Then they built Twitch

Justin Kan and Emmett Shear’s first startup, Kiko, struggled after Google launched its own calendar service. The founders sold Kiko on eBay for $258,100 in 2006 before moving into live streaming. Their next venture, Justin.tv, eventually gave rise to Twitch, which Amazon agreed to acquire for about $970 million in 2014.

eMudhra appoints KPMG to conduct independent review of TLS certificate incident

Digital trust provider eMudhra appointed KPMG to conduct an independent review of a recent TLS certificate incident. This appointment follows a commitment made by the company to ensure clarity regarding the incident. The incident involved weak private keys associated with several certificate authorities, which remained undetected for a significant period. As a result, eMudhra has withdrawn from its global SSL/TLS certificate business due to security concerns.

AI’s 3-week blitz digs up 14,000 security flaws in open-source software

Google Cloud’s Mandiant team reported a similar acceleration in vulnerability discovery. In August, it said that its AI-assisted system had identified more than 100 confirmed critical vulnerabilities in two days during an investigation involving stolen corporate code repositories.

Aravind Srinivas looked up to Google CEO Sundar Pichai before building Perplexity AI; how an unexpected detail stayed with him

Aravind Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022 with Andy Konwinski, Denis Yarats and Johnny Ho. They initially experimented with tools that allowed users to search Twitter data through natural-language questions. They later shifted towards general web search. Perplexity was launched in 2022 and its search engine used AI to generate direct answers with citations and links to sources.

Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model with cybersecurity focus

The launch comes two weeks after Google introduced Gemini 4 Argon, as the company expands its Gemini family of AI models for developers and enterprise customers.

Google Cloud showcases AI tools to help Indian SMBs boost productivity, automate operations

The demonstration took place at Cloud Day India 2026 in New Delhi, which was attended by more than 600 business and technology leaders. The event was held under the theme 'Any size. Every scale. AI that works for you'.