OpenAI investors question $852bn valuation as strategy shifts
Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead
Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead

Sam Altman’s $730bn start-up restocks its war chest for battle with Anthropic and Google

AI companies seek more control over investors trying to access their blockbuster funding rounds

Whether using traditional methods or a more creative approach, investors are backing Sam Altman’s company

Start-up behind Claude tool is fielding inbound investment offers that could lead to it surpassing rival OpenAI in value

The $730bn start-up plans to increase staff to 8,000 by end of 2026 in bid to close gap with rival Anthropic

Complex restructuring pays Microsoft handsomely but it’s unclear how other shareholders will fit into the AI love-in