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Anthropic reveals why Claude gives different answers in Hindi and English
Anthropic has unveiled new research showing that Claude's behaviour changes depending on both the AI model and the language used. Based on more than 3,00,000 anonymised conversations, the study identifies four behavioural dimensions that could help explain why users in different languages experience the chatbot differently. As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly central to work, education and decision-making, ensuring they behave consistently across users has emerged as a growing challenge. Anthropic's latest research suggests that consistency is far more complex than simply translating responses into different languages. The AI company has published a new analysis examining how its flagship chatbot, Claude, expresses different values depending on the model being used and the language in which users interact with it. Drawing on more than 300,000 anonymised conversations, the study introduces a framework that measures subtle behavioural differences across Claude's responses, offering fresh insight into how AI systems adapt -- or drift -- across cultures and product versions. According to Anthropic, these patterns do not necessarily indicate that Claude holds different beliefs. Instead, they reflect variations in how the assistant communicates, balances competing priorities and responds to users in different contexts. Four behavioural dimensions shape Claude's responses Anthropic's researchers identified four recurring dimensions that explain a significant share of the behavioural variation across Claude's responses. The first, Deference vs. Caution, measures whether the assistant tends to accommodate a user's request or prioritise warning against potential risks. Warmth vs. Rigor captures the balance between empathy and encouragement on one hand, and factual precision and critical evaluation on the other. The remaining two axes focus on communication style. Depth vs. Brevity reflects whether Claude expands on a topic beyond what was explicitly requested, while Candour vs. Execution measures the extent to which the chatbot acknowledges uncertainty instead of delivering polished, confident answers. Anthropic says these four dimensions account for roughly 15% of the observable variation in Claude's expressed values across conversations, providing a structured way to compare behavioural differences between models and languages. The framework also appears to align with how users already perceive Claude's different model families. Sonnet 4.6, for example, consistently displayed greater warmth and a stronger tendency to affirm users, while Opus 4.7 was more likely to prioritise accuracy, challenge assumptions and introduce caution when discussing potentially risky topics. Language plays a surprisingly large role One of the study's most striking findings is that Claude's behaviour changes noticeably depending on the language used during a conversation. Among the 20 most common languages on Claude.ai, the largest differences emerged along the Warmth vs. Rigor and Candour vs. Execution dimensions. Conversations conducted in Hindi and Arabic tended to feature more supportive, encouraging and emotionally expressive responses. By contrast, English and Russian interactions more frequently emphasised analytical reasoning, correction of inaccuracies and requests for supporting evidence. Other patterns also emerged. Claude showed its greatest level of deference when responding in Arabic, whereas English conversations leaned more towards caution. English interactions also tended to produce more detailed explanations, while Arabic responses were generally more concise. Dutch conversations displayed greater openness about uncertainty, whereas Indonesian responses more often focused on confidently completing the requested task. Anthropic argues that these differences are likely influenced by several factors, including variations in multilingual training data and broader linguistic and cultural norms. The company notes that previous evaluations had already identified differences in how Claude handled knowledge and sensitive requests across languages, making value expression a logical area for further investigation. The implications extend beyond academic research. Anthropic points to a hypothetical example in which two users ask Claude to review the same business proposal, one in Hindi and another in Russian. Even if the underlying assessment remains similar, the framing could differ enough to leave each user with a different impression of the proposal's quality. Why the findings matter The research arrives as Anthropic rapidly expands Claude's presence across enterprise platforms including Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud and Microsoft's AI ecosystem, where businesses increasingly expect predictable behaviour regardless of geography or language. Understanding these behavioural shifts could help developers evaluate whether differences reflect appropriate cultural adaptation or inconsistencies that require further training. It may also provide a more systematic way to measure changes introduced through future model updates. The timing is significant for Anthropic itself. The company has experienced rapid growth in recent months, securing a $65 billion funding round in May 2026 that valued the AI laboratory at $965 billion. Its latest models, including Claude Opus 4.8 and Mythos-class Fable 5, have positioned the company among the industry's leading developers in reasoning and autonomous AI capabilities. A new tool for building trustworthy AI Anthropic says the value-axis framework is intended to become more than a research exercise. Future work will examine how these behavioural differences affect user trust, decision-making and overall satisfaction, while also exploring whether training techniques or system prompts can produce more consistent outcomes across languages. The findings also contribute to a broader debate surrounding responsible AI deployment. As regulators and enterprise customers place greater emphasis on transparency and fairness, developers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate not only what their models can do, but also how they behave in different contexts. Rather than aiming for identical responses across every language, Anthropic's work highlights the more nuanced challenge facing modern AI developers: creating systems that remain culturally responsive without compromising consistency, reliability or shared ethical standards.
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Business News | Anthropic Localises Claude Pricing in India; Pro at Rs 2,033, Team from Rs 2,399 Per Seat
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Anthropic has introduced Indian rupee-denominated pricing for its Claude subscription plans in India, with updated pricing now visible across individual and enterprise offerings on its onboarding page. The pricing includes GST for most plans and gives Indian users a clearer view of subscription costs in local currency. New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Anthropic has introduced Indian rupee-denominated pricing for its Claude subscription plans in India, with updated pricing now visible across individual and enterprise offerings on its onboarding page. The pricing includes GST for most plans and gives Indian users a clearer view of subscription costs in local currency. For individual users, the Claude Pro plan is priced at Rs 2,033.05 per month, billed monthly plus GST. The company also offers a yearly billing option that gives a savings of 17 per cent. The Pro plan includes everything available in the free tier along with higher usage limits, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Design, unlimited projects, access to Research, memory across conversations, access to more Claude models, Claude in Excel and Claude in Chrome. Also Read | Claude AI Now Available in Indian Rupees as Anthropic Launches Localised Pricing for Its AI Model; Check Details. Anthropic has also listed the Claude Max subscription starting at Rs 11,999 per month, billed monthly and inclusive of GST. The Max tier includes all Pro features while offering users the choice of 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, higher output limits across tasks, priority access during periods of high demand, early access to advanced Claude features, and recommendations for Claude Code and Cowork workflows. For businesses with 2 to 150 users, Anthropic has introduced a Claude Team plan with two-seat options. The Standard seat is priced at Rs 2,399 per user per month, including GST, with a monthly billing option of Rs 2,999. The Premium seat costs Rs 11,999 per user per month, including GST, or Rs 14,999 when billed monthly, and offers five times more usage than the standard seat. Also Read | Is Dilip Joshi Leaving 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'? Makers Clear the Air on Jethalal Exit Rumors. The Team plan includes a 200,000-token context window, usage credits available at API rates, Claude Code, Cowork, centralised billing and administration, single sign-on (SSO) and domain capture, administrative controls for remote and local connectors, enterprise deployment for the Claude desktop app, organisation-wide enterprise search, Microsoft 365 and Slack integrations, and a commitment that customer content is not used for model training. The introduction of local pricing across Claude's subscription tiers could make it easier for Indian individuals, startups and enterprises to evaluate and adopt the AI assistant without having to calculate costs in foreign currency. With plans now clearly priced for different categories of users, Anthropic is offering options that cater to everyone from individual professionals to large organisations. (ANI)
Claude AI Now Available in Indian Rupees as Anthropic Launches Localised Pricing for Its AI Model; Check Details
Anthropic has officially introduced India-specific pricing for its Claude AI assistant, allowing users to pay for subscriptions in Indian Rupees rather than US dollars. This transition is designed to improve accessibility for the local user base and aligns with the company's ongoing strategy to strengthen its foothold in India, which now ranks as Anthropic's second-largest market globally. The localisation effort aims to eliminate the friction typically associated with international credit card transactions. Indian users can now access Claude's full suite of plans directly via web and mobile platforms with GST-inclusive pricing. This move places Anthropic in a more competitive position against other major AI firms, such as OpenAI and Google, which have also been aggressively expanding their enterprise and consumer offerings within the Indian market. Claude Fable 5: Anthropic Opens Most Powerful AI Model to Public With New Safety Guardrails.. Claude AI Subscription Plans and Local Pricing Under the new structure, the standard Claude Pro plan is priced at INR 2,000 per month with annual billing, or INR 2,399 for monthly billing. For power users and researchers, Anthropic has unveiled two 'Claude Max' tiers priced at INR 11,999 and INR 23,999 per month, which provide substantially higher usage limits. Enterprise options have also been localised, with the Claude Team plan starting at INR 2,399 per user per month on an annual basis, and a Premium Team tier available for INR 11,999 per user per month. Anthropic has confirmed that these figures include all applicable taxes, streamlining the payment process for both individual developers and business teams. India as a Strategic Growth Market The pricing adjustment follows a period of rapid growth for the company in the region. Recent data indicates that India accounts for 5.8% of Claude's global user base. Anthropic's expansion has been supported by the opening of an office in Bengaluru earlier this year and a strategic partnership with fintech firm Razorpay, which facilitates easier payments for businesses building AI-powered services. Anthropic Launches Claude Tag to Provide Context-Aware AI Assistance Within Slack Channels. The company's leadership has noted that its revenue run rate in India doubled within just four months earlier this year. As generative AI adoption continues to accelerate across the subcontinent, Anthropic's move to remove currency barriers signals that India has become a central component of the company's long-term international growth strategy. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2026 01:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
Canada government warns country's largest financial institutions and banks on Anthropic's Claude Mythos and other AI models; says: New technology can ...
Canada's federal banking regulator has warned the country's largest financial institutions about the risks posed by Anthropic's Claude Mythos and other advanced AI systems, according to a report by Reuters. In an April email obtained by Reuters, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) cautioned that frontier AI models could increase cyber threats and compress the time banks have to identify and fix the vulnerabilities. The email, sent to chief technology, information security, and risk officers across Canada's financial industry, outlined practices to enhance risk identification and response. "Advanced artificial intelligence models, such as Anthropic Claude Mythos, significantly compress the timeframe for effective risk mitigation," OSFI wrote.Following Reuters' inquiries, OSFI published a public bulletin emphasising its technology-neutral, risk-focused approach. The regulator said its concern is not the technology itself but how institutions govern and manage risks associated with its use.Cybersecurity experts have described Mythos as extremely capable at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, raising alarms for legacy banking systems. The warning comes after U.S. regulators, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, convened urgent meetings with bank CEOs earlier this year to discuss similar risks.Canada's big six banks -- Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, and National Bank -- have all disclosed AI initiatives ranging from chatbots to internal tools. RBC's AI Group Head Bruce Ross said Mythos underscores a shift in the cyberattack landscape: "The way we're dealing with it is building our own AI defenses... we'll continue to do that."The Canadian government has said it has access to Anthropic's Project Glasswing, which enables companies to use Mythos, though it remains unclear which banks are deploying it. The Canadian Bankers Association noted that institutions have invested heavily in cybersecurity and comply with OSFI's robust requirements for risk management and incident reporting.Recently, Anthropic revealed that its AI model Claude uses a small enterable workspace to hold and manipulate ideas without expressing them in words. The said that this structure, dubbed 'J-Space', shows intriguing similarities to how humans consciously access thoughts. According to a report by Axios, in a video demonstration, Anthropic explained, "We can see Claude silently perform reasoning steps in its head -- noticing bugs in code, identifying images, and more." The J-Space operates separately from the "chain of thought" reasoning Claude shares with users, allowing the model to plan strategies unrelated to its immediate task.Anthropic's findings also highlight a division between deliberate reasoning and the larger volume of automatic computation beneath it. In the research paper the company used a word "conscious" more than 200 times, though it stopped short of claiming Claude is conscious. The discovery adds fuel to ongoing debates over machine consciousness and whether advanced AI systems are approaching AGI.
Samsung to produce custom AI chips for Anthropic: report
https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/anthropic-explores-samsung-partnership-for-custom-ai-chip Samsung Electronics' foundry division has reportedly agreed to manufacture custom AI chips for Anthropic, according to local media sources. This development, reported by social media account @WhaleInsider, suggests a significant partnership between the South Korean tech giant and the AI startup known for its advanced models such as Sonnet 5 and Opus 4.8. While this news seems to confirm earlier reports of negotiations, authoritative sources had previously described the talks as preliminary, with no finalized commitments. The deal, if confirmed, would position Samsung as a fifth silicon supplier for Anthropic, complementing existing partners like Nvidia and Google. Key Takeaways * Reports suggest that Samsung Electronics' foundry division has agreed to produce AI chips for Anthropic, indicating potential collaboration. * The news appears consistent with Anthropic's strategy to diversify its silicon suppliers, alongside Nvidia, Google, and Amazon. * Market pricing implies this development could positively influence Anthropic's valuation prospects, with potential increases in the company's market perception. What to Watch Observers should monitor for official confirmations from Samsung or Anthropic, as such announcements would clarify the status of the agreement. Additionally, any updates on Anthropic's chip specifications, integration plans, or performance targets could further influence market perceptions. As the situation develops, shifts in the odds of Anthropic's valuation reaching $1.25 trillion by December 31 may provide additional insights into market sentiment. Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera.
Anthropic localises Claude pricing in India; Pro at Rs 2,033, Team from Rs 2,399 per seat - The Tribune
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Anthropic has introduced Indian rupee-denominated pricing for its Claude subscription plans in India, with updated pricing now visible across individual and enterprise offerings on its onboarding page. The pricing includes GST for most plans and gives Indian users a clearer view of subscription costs in local currency. For individual users, the Claude Pro plan is priced at Rs 2,033.05 per month, billed monthly plus GST. The company also offers a yearly billing option that gives a savings of 17 per cent. The Pro plan includes everything available in the free tier along with higher usage limits, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Design, unlimited projects, access to Research, memory across conversations, access to more Claude models, Claude in Excel and Claude in Chrome. Anthropic has also listed the Claude Max subscription starting at Rs 11,999 per month, billed monthly and inclusive of GST. The Max tier includes all Pro features while offering users the choice of 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, higher output limits across tasks, priority access during periods of high demand, early access to advanced Claude features, and recommendations for Claude Code and Cowork workflows. For businesses with 2 to 150 users, Anthropic has introduced a Claude Team plan with two-seat options. The Standard seat is priced at Rs 2,399 per user per month, including GST, with a monthly billing option of Rs 2,999. The Premium seat costs Rs 11,999 per user per month, including GST, or Rs 14,999 when billed monthly, and offers five times more usage than the standard seat. The Team plan includes a 200,000-token context window, usage credits available at API rates, Claude Code, Cowork, centralised billing and administration, single sign-on (SSO) and domain capture, administrative controls for remote and local connectors, enterprise deployment for the Claude desktop app, organisation-wide enterprise search, Microsoft 365 and Slack integrations, and a commitment that customer content is not used for model training. The introduction of local pricing across Claude's subscription tiers could make it easier for Indian individuals, startups and enterprises to evaluate and adopt the AI assistant without having to calculate costs in foreign currency. With plans now clearly priced for different categories of users, Anthropic is offering options that cater to everyone from individual professionals to large organisations. (ANI) (This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)
Anthropic localises Claude pricing in India; Pro at Rs 2,033, Team from Rs 2,399 per seat
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Anthropic has introduced Indian rupee-denominated pricing for its Claude subscription plans in India, with updated pricing now visible across individual and enterprise offerings on its onboarding page. The pricing includes GST for most plans and gives Indian users a clearer view of subscription costs in local currency. For individual users, the Claude Pro plan is priced at Rs 2,033.05 per month, billed monthly plus GST. The company also offers a yearly billing option that gives a savings of 17 per cent. The Pro plan includes everything available in the free tier along with higher usage limits, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Design, unlimited projects, access to Research, memory across conversations, access to more Claude models, Claude in Excel and Claude in Chrome. Anthropic has also listed the Claude Max subscription starting at Rs 11,999 per month, billed monthly and inclusive of GST. The Max tier includes all Pro features while offering users the choice of 5x or 20x more usage than Pro, higher output limits across tasks, priority access during periods of high demand, early access to advanced Claude features, and recommendations for Claude Code and Cowork workflows. For businesses with 2 to 150 users, Anthropic has introduced a Claude Team plan with two-seat options. The Standard seat is priced at Rs 2,399 per user per month, including GST, with a monthly billing option of Rs 2,999. The Premium seat costs Rs 11,999 per user per month, including GST, or Rs 14,999 when billed monthly, and offers five times more usage than the standard seat. The Team plan includes a 200,000-token context window, usage credits available at API rates, Claude Code, Cowork, centralised billing and administration, single sign-on (SSO) and domain capture, administrative controls for remote and local connectors, enterprise deployment for the Claude desktop app, organisation-wide enterprise search, Microsoft 365 and Slack integrations, and a commitment that customer content is not used for model training. The introduction of local pricing across Claude's subscription tiers could make it easier for Indian individuals, startups and enterprises to evaluate and adopt the AI assistant without having to calculate costs in foreign currency. With plans now clearly priced for different categories of users, Anthropic is offering options that cater to everyone from individual professionals to large organisations. (ANI)
Anthropic introduces India pricing for Claude as AI race heats up
Anthropic has introduced local pricing for its Claude AI chatbot in India, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy as global AI companies compete for users in one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets. The company has begun displaying Indian rupee pricing for Claude subscriptions on its website and mobile apps for some users. However, unlike OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic has yet to support India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Users need to pay using credit or debit cards or through Apple and Google's app store billing systems. The pricing update addresses a long-standing complaint from Indian users, who previously had to pay in US dollars, often incurring additional currency conversion charges. India has emerged as Anthropic's biggest market outside the United States, accounting for 5.8 per cent of global Claude usage, according to the company. Also Read | Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access to paid subscribers until July 19: Here's what changes later Under the new pricing structure, Claude Pro costs Rs 2,000 per month when billed annually. The premium Claude Max plan starts at Rs 11,999 per month, while Claude Team subscriptions begin at Rs 2,399 per user per month. Anthropic says the listed prices already include applicable local taxes, though pricing may vary slightly between the website and mobile apps. The move reflects Anthropic's increasing focus on India. Earlier this year, the company opened its Bengaluru office and appointed former Microsoft India managing director Irina Ghose to lead its operations in the country. It has also signed partnerships with Indian IT giants Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services to expand enterprise AI adoption. Also read: Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to mobile and web, letting AI agent work across devices India has become a key battleground for AI companies because of its massive developer community and technology workforce. While millions of users are experimenting with AI tools, converting that interest into paid subscriptions remains challenging due to the country's price-sensitive consumer market. Story continues below this ad OpenAI introduced Indian rupee pricing and UPI payments for ChatGPT last year, while Google, Microsoft, and other AI firms continue expanding their services and enterprise offerings across India.
Anthropic's Claude AI Gets India Pricing: Here's What Pro, Max And Team Plans Cost in India
If you have been using Claude AI from India, you might have faced a common annoyance - paying in US dollars and currency conversion charges. That's finally starting to change. Claude AI, the company behind the AI chatbot, has begun to introduce Indian rupee pricing for its paid subscription plans. The rollout is currently limited to some users but the move is expected to make it much easier for Indian developers, students, professionals and businesses to subscribe without worrying about fluctuating exchange rates. The news comes as India is one of the fastest-growing markets for Anthropic. The company said India is the second largest market for the AI chatbot after the United States, making up 5.8% of global usage of Claude. Claude AI Now Has India Pricing Users are starting to see prices in rupees on the website and mobile apps of Claude now. Previously, subscriptions were charged in US dollars, which meant that Indian users had to pay extra because of currency conversion and international transaction charges. Now, users can see the price in Indian Rupees before they subscribe, with the new pricing. But there is one problem. UPI payment is not supported by Anthropic yet, and users have to pay via debit or credit card or through Apple's App Store and Google Play billing systems. Claude AI Subscription Prices in India Here is the price of the paid plans for Indian users on the website of Claude: Prices shown for India include applicable local taxes. Subscription prices may differ slightly on the Claude mobile app due to app store billing policies. What Do These Plans Offer? Depending on how often you use AI, Claude has a tiered subscription structure. The Claude Pro is aimed at everyday users who need higher usage limits, faster responses and access to Anthropic's latest AI models. Claude Max is for power users, developers, and professionals who require much higher usage limits for coding, writing, research, and other intensive AI work. The team plan is designed for businesses and organisations that want multiple users to work under one workspace and collaboration features. Free Claude Fable 5 Offer Gets More Time Anthropic has also expanded its free trial offering for Claude Fable 5. The free access that was scheduled to expire on July 12 has been extended through July 19, 2026. In this promotional period: * Eligible users can use Claude Fable 5 free of charge. * Users can also get a 50% increase in weekly usage limits. The offer is available to users on Claude Pro, Claude Max, Team and premium seats under enterprise plans. Anthropic's support documentation states that the free access and higher usage limits will remain available until 11:59:59 PM PT on July 19, 2026. Why India Matters To Anthropic India has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most critical AI markets. Generative AI tools have been adopted so quickly thanks to a big community of developers, software engineers, startups and students. Anthropic has been building up its presence in the country, seeing an opportunity. The company launched an office in Bengaluru earlier this year and brought in former Microsoft India MD Irina Ghose to lead its India business. It has also tied up with Indian IT majors Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to spur enterprise AI adoption. There Are Still Some Challenges Pricing is going local, but there are still some hurdles. The most significant missing feature is the support for UPI, which has become the preferred mode of payment for millions of Indians. Until Anthropic rolls out UPI payments, users will still have to rely on international card payments or app store billing. In June, the company also drew criticism for temporarily blocking access to some of its newest AI models for users outside the US. Since then, Claude Fable 5 has been available again but Mythos 5 is still not widely accessible to many international users. Why This Update Matters The biggest benefit for Indian users isn't necessarily that Claude has become cheaper. Local pricing also provides more transparency and convenience. Before subscribing, users don't have to figure out the exchange rates or be concerned about hidden fees when doing international transactions. As AI companies scramble to win over India's burgeoning user base, local pricing is fast becoming an important way to make premium AI services more accessible.
Sam Altman, mid-fight with Elon Musk, is stirring the pot with Anthropic too
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, already embroiled in fights with Apple and Elon Musk, is now sparring with Anthropic. On Thursday, Anthropic posted a video on Claude's X account. The video was a collage of random pictures with voiceovers asking existential questions like "Can AI be trusted?" and "If it ends up taking like almost all the jobs, then what does it mean to work?" The video, captioned "There is hope in hard questions," was part of Anthropic's new social initiative: "Inviting hard questions." According to Anthropic, the initiative aims to answer people's most pressing concerns about AI. The company will "report the specific actions we're taking to address those questions," and be clear on where it might fall short of its goals, per its press release. "I thought this was satire, kept looking for the handle to be spelled c1audeai or something," Altman wrote in his repost of Claude's X post. "Hard questions are great but only if we deem you worthy enough to not silently downgrade you, or even get access at all," Altman added. Altman was likely referring to Anthropic's recent challenges with its frontier model, Fable 5. At release, Anthropic placed several guardrails on the model so that questions about cybersecurity, biology, and chemistry would be routed to its weaker models. The guardrails also meant that when Fable 5 detected people using it for AI development, the model's performance would be downgraded to prevent distillation attacks, which refer to training weaker models on the outputs of frontier AI models. Initially, affected users were not told that their requests wouldn't be fulfilled. Anthropic reversed course on June 10 and began notifying the users after AI researchers criticized the company for limiting research. Altman's public criticism of Anthropic comes after a series of feud-heavy days for the executive. Apple sued OpenAI on Friday, accusing it of poaching former Apple employees and accessing confidential documents. Altman also opened up a barely-healed wound with Elon Musk after the two started trading blows on X over the weekend. Talking about the Apple lawsuit, Musk called him "Scam Altman," to which Altman responded that Musk was the one scamming people with his plan to build data centers in space. Ever since Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei left OpenAI in 2020, the two startups and their leaders have been publicly at odds. From an awkward photo opp in February when they refused to hold hands during the India AI Summit, to announcing plans to take their companies public at the same time, Altman and Amodei's rivalry shows no signs of mellowing anytime soon.
The companies building AI -- OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic -- co-signed a letter on Monday warning that their own technology could trigger an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution, unfolding so fast that existing institutions have no realistic path to keep up without immediate action - Silicon Canals
On Monday, 13 July, a coalition of economists, AI researchers and technology executives issued an unusually compressed warning about the economic consequences of increasingly capable artificial intelligence. The three-point statement says AI may become radically more powerful within ten years and could produce an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution in a much shorter period. One distinction belongs at the top of the story. OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic did not sign as corporate entities. Individuals associated with those organisations signed in their own names, among them OpenAI chief financial officer Sarah Friar, Google senior vice-president and chief scientist Jeff Dean, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark and several members of Anthropic's economic-research team. That gives the warning the weight of people close to the leading AI laboratories. It does not turn it into a corporate commitment. What the statement actually says The statement, titled We Must Act Now, makes three claims. AI may become much more powerful over the next decade. That progress could bring large-scale job displacement as well as major gains in living standards. Economists, policymakers and technology leaders should therefore begin building the incentives, guardrails and institutions needed to make AI complement people and benefit society. Its grammar matters. "May" and "could" acknowledge uncertainty. The signatories are not saying mass unemployment is certain, nor that existing institutions have no possible way to adapt. They are arguing that the plausible scale and speed of change make waiting for certainty an unreasonable strategy. This is a statement of concern, not an economic model. It offers no forecast of net employment, no timetable for particular capabilities and no estimate of how productivity gains might be divided. Its force comes from the breadth of the coalition and the proximity of some signatories to the systems under discussion. Who signed, and who did not The statement was organised by Stanford Digital Economy Lab director Erik Brynjolfsson, University of Toronto economist Ajay Agrawal, University of Virginia economist Anton Korinek and METR economist Tom Cunningham. A Stanford Digital Economy Lab launch announcement said more than 200 people had signed, including 16 Nobel laureates. The public list includes Daron Acemoglu, Joseph Stiglitz, Michael Spence, Simon Johnson, Paul Krugman and Ben Bernanke, as well as AI researchers Yoshua Bengio and Yann LeCun. Alongside Friar and Dean are OpenAI personnel Ronnie Chatterji, Dean Ball, Noam Brown and Boaz Barak; Anthropic figures including Korinek, Clark, Peter McCrory, Maxim Massenkoff and Zoë Hitzig; and Michiel Bakker of Google DeepMind. Those affiliations are relevant, but the signatures remain personal. They indicate concern among people working inside or near the organisations developing advanced AI. They do not bind those organisations to disclose labour impacts, slow a deployment, fund worker adjustment or support a particular law. This is more than a technicality. Corporate action has budgets, reporting lines and measurable obligations. An open letter has moral and reputational force, but it creates none of those things by itself. The Industrial Revolution comparison is about compressed time The historical comparison is easy to read as a confident claim about magnitude. The wording is more careful. It describes a possible transformation and places most of the emphasis on compression: economic change that unfolded across generations during industrialisation might arrive within years. Speed matters because institutions adjust through slow processes. Education systems revise curricula. Companies redesign jobs. Unions negotiate. Governments legislate. Social-insurance systems expand. Each process depends on information about which tasks are changing, who bears the losses and where the gains are accumulating. Current labour evidence supports concern about broad exposure without establishing a job apocalypse. The International Labour Organization's 2025 global index, built from almost 30,000 occupational tasks and labour data from more than 140 countries, estimated that one in four workers was in an occupation with some exposure to generative AI. It concluded that job transformation was more likely than full replacement because most occupations still contain tasks requiring human input. A June 2026 ILO review of empirical evidence found emerging productivity benefits, but also risks involving inequality, fewer opportunities for younger workers, worker autonomy and job quality. That is a more complicated picture than either frictionless prosperity or the disappearance of work. Exposure is not the same as displacement. A system may perform part of a job without eliminating the job, while still changing hiring, bargaining power, entry-level pathways and the pace at which work is done. Those second-order changes are exactly where slow institutions can fall behind a fast deployment cycle. "Act now" is still not a programme The signatories ask for incentives, guardrails and institutions, but do not specify which ones. The launch material points towards more research, policy development and coordination among economists, governments and technology leaders. It leaves unresolved the distributional questions: who pays for retraining, how workers share productivity gains, what information laboratories must disclose and which protections should exist before systems are deployed. Preparation inside businesses is already uneven. An OECD study of small and medium-sized enterprises in seven countries, published in November 2025, found substantial use of generative AI but also examined gaps in skills and the limited steps many employers had taken to prepare workers. Adoption and institutional readiness do not automatically move together. The statement does not call for a pause in AI development. It asks society to shape the economic consequences while development continues. That position is compatible with very different responses, including worker consultation, stronger social protection, tax changes, disclosure requirements and public investment in education. The coalition has agreed on urgency, not on the political choices that urgency creates. A warning from inside the industry is not accountability It is notable that people linked to AI laboratories are warning about the economic effects of their own field. Their proximity may give them a clearer view of capability trends. It also places them inside organisations with strong incentives to commercialise those capabilities quickly. That tension should not be used to dismiss the statement. It should prevent readers from treating signatures as sufficient. A serious institutional response needs data on deployment, affected tasks, hiring, wages and productivity. Workers, governments and independent researchers also need enough access and bargaining power to test claims made by the companies building the systems. Monday's letter does not establish that an Industrial Revolution-sized change is inevitable. It says that a broad group, including people near the laboratories, considers the possibility serious enough to prepare for now. The next test is whether the warning produces concrete commitments while there is still time to argue over who benefits, who pays and who gets a say.
Sam Altman Takes Dig At Anthropic Over AI Message, Accuses Claude Of Silent Downgrades
He tweeted, "hard questions are great but only if we deem you worthy enough to not silently downgrade you, or even get access at all." These comments seem to target complaints from some users who have questioned Claude's hanging access limits and performance. This latest exchange is far from the first public exchange of insults between OpenAI and Anthropic. The two tech giants have repeatedly criticised each other as competition in the AI industry continues to grow. Previously, Anthropic took aim at OpenAI after reports emerged that ChatGPT may eventually include advertising. The company released four commercials highlighting its own approach to AI.
Anthropic Study Finds Claude Is More Warm And Friendly When You Talk To It In Hindi: Here's Why
Research from Anthropic reveals that the personality of AI chatbot Claude changes based on the language used during interactions. The language you use to chat with AI may influence more than just the language of the response. According to new research from Claude-maker Anthropic, Claude's personality can change depending on the language you speak to it. The OpenAI rival found that when users interact with Claude in Hindi, the chatbot tends to be warmer, more encouraging and even more humorous than when the exact same type of conversation happens in English. The findings come from one of Anthropic's largest behavioural studies yet, which examined how Claude communicates across multiple languages. Here's everything you need to know.
Meet DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng, the Chinese entrepreneur who is now world's richest AI founder, surpassing Anthropic's Dario Amodei
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's net worth has significantly increased after a recent funding round. He is now the world's wealthiest creator of artificial intelligence models. This surge in valuation makes him a prominent figure in China's tech landscape. His company's success is attributed to early investments in computing power. Liang's substantial equity retention distinguishes him from Silicon Valley peers. DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has emerged as the world's richest AI model creator after his company's latest fundraising round more than doubled his personal fortune. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Liang's net worth has surged to $36 billion, up from around $16.7 billion, placing him ahead of Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman among founders of AI model companies. Most of Liang's wealth stems from his ownership of DeepSeek. The company's valuation climbed nearly fivefold from the $10 billion reported in April, driven by strong investor demand. DeepSeek's $7.4 billion funding round in June 2026 valued the startup at $50 billion. During the round, Liang personally invested $3 billion, and despite dilution, he is estimated to retain a 78% stake in the company, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Who is Liang? Liang was born in 1985 in Zhanjiang, in China's southern Guangdong province, where his father was an elementary school teacher. He studied electronic engineering at Zhejiang University, a prestigious college in the city of Hangzhou where he also earned a master's degree in information and communication engineering. Liang created DeepSeek in 2023 as an offshoot of the AI division of his hedge fund, Zhejiang High-Flyer Asset Management, which he set up with two former university classmates. The trio had begun trading as students during the global financial crisis. Chinese engineer Liang Wenfeng rose to prominence in the AI industry after founding DeepSeek, building on the success of his quantitative hedge fund, High-Flyer. As DeepSeek continues to make waves in the global tech industry, here's a look at the man behind the company. He later founded High-Flyer, a quantitative hedge fund that now manages around $8 billion in assets, making it one of China's largest firms in the space. Liang has cited legendary mathematician and Renaissance Technologies founder Jim Simons as a key inspiration for his investment approach. Recognising the potential of artificial intelligence early, Liang's team began investing heavily in computing infrastructure in 2019, building powerful systems powered by Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs). That early investment laid the groundwork for the launch of DeepSeek, which has since emerged as one of the most closely watched AI startups globally. How did Liang get so rich?Liang Wenfeng stands out from many of his Silicon Valley counterparts for retaining an unusually large ownership stake in his company. Unlike many US AI founders, who often dilute their holdings significantly to raise capital from venture capital firms and technology giants, Liang has maintained a stake of nearly 78% in DeepSeek. That high level of ownership has not only given him greater control over the company but has also significantly boosted his personal wealth. While leading AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic boast enormous valuations, ownership in those companies is typically spread across multiple founders, investors and institutional backers, reported Bloomberg. With an estimated net worth of $36 billion, Liang is now China's eighth-richest person, ranking just behind Cambricon Technologies co-founder Chen Tianshi, another prominent figure in the country's AI industry.
Anthropic Reveals Claude AI India Pricing: Claude Pro Starts at ₹2,000, Max Goes Up to ₹23,999
Anthropic has launched Claude AI India pricing in rupees. Claude Pro starts at ₹2,000, Max goes up to ₹23,999, while UPI payments are still unavailable. India has become too important for Anthropic to ignore. In a major move for its growing Indian user base, the company has started rolling out claude ai india pricing in Indian rupees, ending the hassle of paying in US dollars and dealing with foreign exchange charges. The rollout makes Claude subscriptions far easier to understand for developers, students and businesses, although one important feature is still missing, UPI payments. The new pricing has started appearing for users on Claude's website and mobile apps as Anthropic deepens its focus on what it says is now its second-largest market after the United States. Claude AI India pricing: Pro, Max and Team plans Under the new anthropic claude india pricing, users can subscribe directly in Indian rupees with GST included. The free version of Claude will continue to remain available. While the prices remove uncertainty around currency conversion and foreign transaction fees, Indian users still cannot pay using UPI. Payments currently work through credit cards, debit cards, Apple App Store billing and Google Play billing. Why the Claude AI India rollout matters The launch of local pricing is more significant than just changing currencies. Anthropic says India now contributes around 5.8% of global Claude usage, making it the company's biggest market outside the US. That growing demand explains why the AI company has accelerated its India expansion over the past year. Anthropic has already strengthened its presence in India by opening its Bengaluru office, appointing former Microsoft India Managing Director Irina Ghose to lead its India business, and expanding enterprise partnerships with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). These moves clearly show that India is becoming central to Anthropic's long-term growth strategy. What does the anthropic claude india subscription include? The anthropic claude india subscription offers the same features available globally. Claude Pro includes: * Access to Sonnet 5, Opus and Fable 5 models (where available) * Higher usage limits * Research mode * Memory * Unlimited Projects * Web Search * Claude Code * Voice capabilities * Microsoft 365 integration Meanwhile, Claude Max targets power users with much higher usage limits, priority access during busy periods and early access to new AI features. The Team plan is aimed at businesses, offering centralized administration, larger context windows, API credits and enterprise collaboration features. Fable 5 promotion extended until July 19 Alongside the pricing announcement, Anthropic has also extended its promotional offer for Claude Fable 5. The company confirmed that eligible Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise users can continue accessing Fable 5 until July 19, 2026, while also receiving up to 50% higher weekly Claude Code usage limits during the promotional period. The offer was originally scheduled to end on July 12 before being extended. The missing piece: No UPI support yet Despite local billing, one complaint continues to dominate user discussions. Unlike OpenAI, which introduced Indian rupee pricing with UPI support, Anthropic still requires card payments or app-store billing. For a country where UPI has become the preferred digital payment method, its absence is noticeable. Some users may also point out that Claude's India pricing is slightly higher than the direct US dollar equivalent. However, the listed prices already include GST and eliminate foreign exchange fees, making the final payment more transparent than before. Competition in India's AI market is heating up Anthropic's India pricing arrives as competition among AI companies intensifies. OpenAI, Google , Microsoft and several newer AI players are rapidly expanding across India through local partnerships, enterprise offerings and consumer subscriptions. By introducing rupee billing, Anthropic removes one of the biggest barriers preventing free users from upgrading to paid plans. Whether the company adds UPI support next could determine how quickly Claude grows among everyday Indian users. For now, the rollout marks an important milestone. It signals that India is no longer just a large user base for Anthropic, it has become one of the company's most strategically important markets worldwide.
SpaceX stock now makes up 25.7% of this top FTSE 100 investment trust!
You're reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Twelfth Magpie's Premium Investing Services. Become a member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn more, and get a free 'Best Buy Now' stock!. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) has done fantastically well in the FTSE 100 over the past couple of years. Since late 2023, the growth trust's share price has more than doubled. Much of this has been driven by the incredible success of Space Exploration Technologies, which it first invested in back in 2018. That stake has ballooned in value. However, Scottish Mortgage is currently in a strange period. While it's sitting on massive unrealised profits, it can't offload any SpaceX shares until the rocket/satellite firm reports its Q2 results, sometime in August. At that point, only 20% can be sold, rising to 30% if SpaceX stock is 30% above its IPO price. But that's not guranteed because it's currently only just above its IPO price of $135. For better or worse then, Scottish Mortgage's day-to-day share price performance is currently tied to what happens with SpaceX. And at the end of June, Elon Musk's firm made up a whopping 25.7% of assets! Should Scottish Mortgage investors be worried? Holding at scale For me, the answer depends on how large a weighting SpaceX is by mid-December. Then, the investment trust will be able to sell the entire position if it chooses to. However, reading manager Tom Slater's latest commentary on SpaceX's monopolistic position and commercial opportunities makes it clear that SpaceX will likely remain a top holding. SpaceX is...a dual monopoly in launch and global connectivity, with Starlink building highly profitable, recurring revenue that the best software businesses aspire to, except that its assets are in orbit and extraordinarily difficult to replicate...If Starship achieves full reusability, the economics of placing AI infrastructure in orbit become compelling. And that's why we hold it at scale. Tom Slater, July 2026. Fair enough. But surely holding SpaceX "at scale" won't involve it being over 20% of total assets, though? If so, then I think there's a lot of concentration risk because SpaceX's valuation looks too high to me. At a market cap of $1.8trn, it's trading at around 47 times this year's forecast sales. No profits are expected until 2028 due to heavy AI capex. Speaking as a Scottish Mortgage shareholder, I would like to see SpaceX reduced to 4%-8% of the portfolio (in line with TSMC and Nvidia). At this type of weighting, it can still drive meaningful returns if successful, while the damage is limited if its valuation fails to live up to expectations. Beyond SpaceX While SpaceX hogs all the headlines, it's important to remember that the rest of the portfolio's progressing well. Holdings MercadoLibre, Nu, Revolut, and Stripe are growing rapidly as they build the infrastructure of digital finance. Anthropic's annualised revenue run rate has gone from $1bn at the start of 2025 to more than $47bn today. And TSMC, SK Hynix, Nvidia and ASML are all at the very epicentre of the AI infrastructure buildout. Meanwhile, Cloudflare is helping websites identify and charge AI agents for access to their content. In Q1, CEO Matthew Prince said that AI is "shaping up to be the biggest tailwind we've ever seen in Cloudflare's history". Scottish Mortgage is trading at a 7% discount to net asset value. If the stock keep falling, I think it's worth considering on the dip, then holding long term. Should you invest £5,000 in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc right now? When investing expert Mark Rogers and his team have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Twelfth Magpie Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc made the list? Ben McPoland owns shares in Cloudflare, MercadoLibre, Nu Holdings, Nvidia, Scottish Mortgage, and TSMC.
Anthropic introduces India pricing for Claude as AI race heats up
Anthropic has introduced local pricing for its Claude AI chatbot in India, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy as global AI companies compete for users in one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets. The company has begun displaying Indian rupee pricing for Claude subscriptions on its website and mobile apps for some users. However, unlike OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic has yet to support India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Users need to pay using credit or debit cards or through Apple and Google's app store billing systems. The pricing update addresses a long-standing complaint from Indian users, who previously had to pay in US dollars, often incurring additional currency conversion charges. India has emerged as Anthropic's biggest market outside the United States, accounting for 5.8 per cent of global Claude usage, according to the company. Also Read | Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access to paid subscribers until July 19: Here's what changes later Under the new pricing structure, Claude Pro costs Rs 2,000 per month when billed annually. The premium Claude Max plan starts at Rs 11,999 per month, while Claude Team subscriptions begin at Rs 2,399 per user per month. Anthropic says the listed prices already include applicable local taxes, though pricing may vary slightly between the website and mobile apps. The move reflects Anthropic's increasing focus on India. Earlier this year, the company opened its Bengaluru office and appointed former Microsoft India managing director Irina Ghose to lead its operations in the country. It has also signed partnerships with Indian IT giants Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services to expand enterprise AI adoption. Also read: Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to mobile and web, letting AI agent work across devices India has become a key battleground for AI companies because of its massive developer community and technology workforce. While millions of users are experimenting with AI tools, converting that interest into paid subscriptions remains challenging due to the country's price-sensitive consumer market. Story continues below this ad OpenAI introduced Indian rupee pricing and UPI payments for ChatGPT last year, while Google, Microsoft, and other AI firms continue expanding their services and enterprise offerings across India.
Anthropic Launches India Pricing for Claude AI Plans
AI company Anthropic has introduced local pricing for its Claude AI subscription plans in India, allowing users to pay in Indian rupees instead of US dollars as it strengthens its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets. Under the revised pricing, Claude Pro is available at Rs 2,000 per month with annual billing or Rs 2,399 per month with monthly billing. The company has also launched two Claude Max plans priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 23,999 per month, offering higher usage limits for developers, researchers and other power users. The updated pricing includes GST and removes the need for foreign currency transactions, making subscriptions easier for Indian users. However, payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) are not yet supported, with customers required to use credit or debit cards or Apple's and Google's app store billing systems. Anthropic said India accounts for 5.8 per cent of global Claude usage, making it the company's second-largest market after the United States. The free version of Claude will continue to be available. Claude Pro includes access to Sonnet 5, Opus and Fable 5 models, along with higher usage limits, Research mode, unlimited Projects, Memory, web search, file uploads, voice mode, Claude Code, Microsoft 365 integration, and support for Excel and PowerPoint. The Claude Max plans offer the same features with significantly higher usage limits, priority access during peak demand and early access to new models. Anthropic has been expanding its India operations after opening an office in Bengaluru earlier this year. It has appointed former Microsoft India Managing Director Irina Ghose to lead its India business and has partnered with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services to boost enterprise AI adoption.
Sam Altman mocks Anthropic's 'hard questions' campaign -- 'I thought this was satire'
After an amusing exchange of words with SpaceXAI's Elon Musk, Sam Altman has now taken a fresh jab at another competitor - Anthropic. In his latest post on X, Altman dismissed a new promotional video from Anthropic, touting it as what he initially assumed to be satire, but it wasn't. The video, which asks Anthropic's users to pose the toughest of questions to AI, caught Altman's attention, leading him to call out Anthropic for silently downgrading its service and withholding access. In the post, Altman went on to say, "i thought this was satire, kept looking for the handle to be spelled c1audeai or something." In another follow-up post, he added, "hard questions are great but only if we deem you worthy enough to not silently downgrade you, or even get access at all". Altman's comment comes a day after his heated exchange of words with Elon Musk, who accused the OpenAI CEO of scamming people, with Altman calling out Musk for selling public market investors on "short-term data centres". What Anthropic's video says about AI The original Anthropic post promotes a cinematic advertising-style video and initiative inviting the public to submit their toughest, most uncomfortable questions about AI. Titled "There's hope in hard questions," the 90-second film features real voices from surveys and user conversations raising concerns such as: "Can AI be trusted?", "Will it benefit the majority of people?", impacts on jobs and society, misuse risks, and broader philosophical issues about humanity and technology. Anthropic positioned the campaign as a commitment to transparent AI. The video is based on extensive research, including a 52,000-person US survey and feedback from over 81,000 ClaudeClaude users, promising to publicly track progress on addressing these questions while admitting shortcomings. The company directs people to claude.com/hard-questions to participate. Altman accuses Anthropic of hypocrisy, gatekeeping Altman's response to Anthropic highlights the ongoing rivalry between the two AI safety-focused labs. Previously, Altman has criticised Anthropic for what he sees as an elitist approach, i.e., serving premium products to wealthier users while allegedly restricting broader access and controlling AI usage (such as blocking certain companies from their coding tools). This comes at a time when Anthropic is witnessing runaway success with its Claude Fable - an AI model that's considered among the most powerful ones available to humans today. OpenAI followed suit with its GPT-5.6 models, promising similar levels of AI processing performance. The timing of Altman's comments adds extra spice to Altman's slew of controversies, which reemerged after a while over a renewed public feud with Elon Musk. Over the weekend, Musk accused Altman of scamming, especially in light of an Apple lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft. Musk posted jabs like "Scam Altman strikes again" and referenced alleged theft of "open source AI charity" and Apple's technology. Altman responded by highlighting benchmarks suggesting that OpenAI's latest model (5.6 Sol) as potentially the world's best, adding that "the most reliable way to tell is that elon is obsessed with me again." Musk retorted about upcoming orbital data centers and parole officer quips.
Anthropic 'clear leader in AI', says Musk. Here's what the SpaceX chief really means
Elon Musk does not often admit he was wrong. But he has. Responding on X to a user who noted that SpaceX controls the computing power Anthropic depends on, and could, in theory, cut it off, Musk said he never would. He went further, calling Anthropic the clear leader in AI and saying no rival had shipped a model as good as its Mythos and Fable systems. He expects a Mythos 2 before long. The turn is surprising, given that last September, he wrote that winning was never a possible outcome for Anthropic. In February, after it raised $30bn at a $380bn valuation, he called its models "misanthropic and evil" and told it to fix them. Five months on, the same company is his benchmark for the field. The praise is not free Take the compliment at face value and it reads as rare humility. Look at the plumbing and a second motive appears. In May, Anthropic agreed to lease the entire output of xAI's Colossus 1 data centre near Memphis, about 300 megawatts, paying roughly $1.25bn a month through 2029. That is close to $40bn flowing to Musk's side of the table. He is not just admiring Anthropic. He is billing it. A rival who pays you $40bn is a rival worth flattering. Musk's pledge not to weaponise that dependence costs him nothing and buys goodwill with a customer he needs. The admiration may be real. It is also good business. Playground politics? The sharper reading sits one company over. Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 as a non-profit, left the board in 2018 after the others refused to hand him control, and has fought it since. He sued Altman and OpenAI in 2024, accusing them of abandoning the founding mission for private gain. He sought more than $150bn in damages, Altman's removal and the unwinding of the for-profit structure. In May, a jury threw the case out, finding Musk had waited too long to file. He called the verdict a "calendar technicality" and vowed to appeal. By July, the feud was personal again. Musk branded Altman "Scam Altman" after Apple sued OpenAI, and Altman replied that the surest sign his new model led the field was that Musk was obsessed with him again. Against that backdrop, crowning Anthropic the leader does double duty. It is a real judgement about the models. It is also a way to tell the market that the AI company that matters is not the one he is suing. Both are racing to the same finish line Timing sharpens the point. Both firms filed confidentially for stock market listings in June, within days of each other. Anthropic, valued at about $965bn in private markets, is pushing for a Nasdaq debut as early as October. It could be the first company to list at close to $1tn, and it expects its first profitable quarter, with around $559m in operating income on $10.9bn of revenue.