Google Invests Another $1 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

The funding raises Google's total investment in Anthropic to $3 billion as the AI company targets a $60 billion valuation.

Anthropic, known for its Claude AI chatbot, is in talks to raise $2 billion from investors, which would value the company at $60 billion.
Google's latest $1 billion investment follows its earlier $2 billion commitment to Anthropic, solidifying its stake in the AI startup.
Amazon remains a major backer with $8 billion invested, using Anthropic's Claude models to enhance its Alexa devices.
Anthropic's revenue grew tenfold in 2024, reaching an annualized $1 billion, primarily from enterprise sales.
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