Anthropic hits $65B revenue run rate

Anthropic hit a $65 billion annualized revenue run rate at the end of July, while Fractile is closing in on a $600 million raise at a $6.5 billion valuation tied to an Anthropic chip deal.

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Anthropic's revenue run rate surged to $65 billion by July 2026, up sevenfold year-over-year, demonstrating extraordinary commercial traction in AI services ahead of the company's IPO. This milestone reflects the market's rapid adoption of advanced AI capabilities and Anthropic's competitive position against other major AI firms.

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Fractile is in advanced talks to raise about $600M at a $6.5B pre-money valuation

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AI chip startup Fractile is seeking $600M at a $6.5B valuation after securing an Anthropic supply deal, demonstrating strong investor confidence in specialized AI semiconductor startups amid intensifying chip competition.

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Spirit flight attendants challenged Google's $10M data bid

Wall Street Journal

Spirit flight attendants successfully blocked Google's $10M data acquisition bid through legal challenge, signaling growing labor and privacy pushback against tech companies acquiring sensitive data during bankruptcies.

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Moderna's breakthrough mRNA vaccine stops skin cancer from returning

The New York Times

Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Keytruda successfully extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients, marking a major breakthrough that could accelerate development of tailored cancer immunotherapies.

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A crocodile the size of a pickup truck once ruled South America

Science

Fossil analysis reveals Purussaurus neivensis was a 7-meter crocodilian that dominated South American wetlands millions of years ago, preying on elephant-sized herbivores and reshaping our understanding of prehistoric megafauna ecosystems.

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