Key facts
- Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate exceeded $65 billion by the end of July.
- Anthropic's revenue run rate was $47 billion in May.
- Anthropic's revenue run rate was $9 billion at the end of 2025.
- Anthropic is preparing for a potential IPO later this year.
- Tech blogger John Gruber criticized Anthropic's AI watermarking plan.
- Gruber stated Anthropic's watermarking plan is 'patently offensive'.
- Gruber argues watermarks compromise the quality and precision of AI-generated writing.
Anthropic has achieved an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $65 billion by the end of July. This figure represents a significant acceleration from previous months, with the rate standing at $47 billion in May and $9 billion at the end of 2025. The artificial intelligence startup is reportedly making preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could occur later this year.