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Research Firm Challenges Anthropic's $2 Trillion IPO Valuation Amid Open-Source Competition

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Independent research firm New Constructs labeled Anthropic's proposed $2 trillion IPO as the 'most ridiculous of 2026,' warning it poses a historic risk to financial markets. The report argues that growing operating losses and the rise of open-source models leave Anthropic without a viable business model, estimating its fair value at merely $150 billion.

LATEST/Independent research firm New Constructs labeled Anthropic's proposed $2 trillion IPO as the 'most ridiculous of 2026,' warning it poses a historic risk to financial markets. The report argues that growing operating losses and the rise of open-source models leave Anthropic without a viable business model, estimating its fair value at merely $150 billion.

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    • New Constructs describes Anthropic's IPO as the 'most ridiculous of 2026,' arguing the $2 trillion valuation is detached from fundamentals.
    • The report claims open-source model proliferation erodes Anthropic's proprietary API moat, leaving it without a viable long-term business model.
    • Based on operating losses and market trends, the firm estimates Anthropic's fair value at only $150 billion, far below rumored targets.
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