AI startup Anthropic raising funds valuing it at $60 billion

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Noel Moldvai
January 09, 2025

TL;DR

  • AI startup Anthropic raising funds valuing it at $60 billion

  • United Airlines now says first flights with Starlink Wi-Fi will take off spring 2025

  • First Chinese language biography of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman depicts different personalities

  • Blackstone to make $300 million investment in AI data company

AI startup Anthropic raising funds valuing it at $60 billion

Anthropic is raising $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, tripling its value from last year. Backed by Amazon and Google, it generates $875 million in annualized revenue through its Claude chatbot. Known for safety-focused AI, Anthropic has emerged as a key player amid a surge in AI investments.

United Airlines now says first flights with Starlink Wi-Fi will take off spring 2025

United Airlines will launch its first Starlink-enabled flights this spring, starting with an Embraer E-175. The airline plans to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet by 2025, offering free, high-speed Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members. United is the first major U.S. carrier adopting SpaceX’s Starlink, revolutionizing in-flight connectivity and customer experience.

First Chinese language biography of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman depicts different personalities

A new biography of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, authored by Chinese writer Kevin Zhou, explores Altman’s journey from a Stanford dropout to leading OpenAI. The book reveals contrasting views on Altman’s personality, his role in OpenAI's growth, and his thoughts on China’s AI landscape. Altman praised the book's depth.

Blackstone to make $300 million investment in AI data company

Blackstone is investing $300 million in DDN, valuing the AI-focused data company at $5 billion. Founded in 1998, DDN provides computing tools for AI and plans to expand its business-customer base with this funding. Known for supporting AI infrastructure, DDN may pursue an IPO, aligning with Blackstone's broader AI investments.

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-Noel

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