Anthropic tells investors third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion

Reuters, citing an investor at Anthropic’s pre-IPO meeting, reports third-quarter revenue rose 45% to $16.8 billion from $11.6 billion in the previous quarter. The investor said Anthropic told attendees it was profitable on an adjusted basis. Business Insider says it is unclear whether the revenue figure is gross or net, or how Anthropic defines profitability.