Anthropic Grants METR Independent Safety Access; Q3 Revenue Growth Slows
Anthropic granted METR evaluators near-employee internal access for independent safety reviews. Q3 revenue reached $16.8B (up 45% QoQ), slower than prior growth, prompting IPO valuations to drop from ~$2T to $1.5T.
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The developments highlight transparency efforts in AI safety research while raising questions about company sustainability and scaling challenges. Financial pressures and valuation adjustments spark debate on whether the "generous era" of AI funding is ending and whether safety leadership can justify current valuations amid slower growth.
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