Anthropic AI Valuation Jumps to $350B Despite Misuse Scandals and Cyberattack Fears

Anthropic AI has become one of the most talked-about companies in tech today. In early 2026, the AI startup behind the Claude family of large language models announced a planned funding round that values it near $350 billion, almost doubling its worth in just a few months. This eye-popping figure signals huge investor confidence, even as controversies swirl around copyright misuse and cyberattack fears.