OpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion, as rival Anthropic nears its IPO

OpenAI has been valued at $1.25 trillion, according to a report from The Verge, placing the artificial intelligence company among the most highly valued private technology businesses. The reported valuation underscores the scale of investor interest in companies developing large AI models and consumer-facing AI tools.

The same report said Anthropic, an OpenAI rival, is nearing an initial public offering. Anthropic develops artificial intelligence systems and is known for its Claude family of AI products. An IPO would potentially give public-market investors a direct way to invest in one of the leading companies competing in the generative AI sector.

OpenAI and Anthropic are prominent participants in a rapidly expanding AI industry that has attracted major investment, commercial partnerships, and policy scrutiny. Their competition reflects a broader race to build and deploy increasingly capable AI systems while addressing questions around safety, governance, infrastructure, and the economic impact of the technology.

A valuation at this level and a potential Anthropic listing would mark another significant moment for the AI market. The developments could shape how investors, technology companies, regulators, and users assess the commercial prospects of advanced AI platforms and the companies building them.