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AIAnthropic, now atop the AI bubble, files for its IPO
Anthropic has filed confidentially for an IPO following a $65 billion Series H funding round that valued the company at $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion valuation. While the company reportedly approaches its first quarter of operating profit and generates strong revenue despite a smaller user base than OpenAI, the actual financial health remains uncertain until public disclosure. The
AIMicrosoft Excel champ proves he still has the formula
Competitive Microsoft Excel has evolved into an esports-style competition, with the latest tournament in Amsterdam featuring a €12,500 prize pool and multiple event formats. Reigning champion Diarmuid Early of Ireland dominated the competition, winning three trophies and securing direct seeding to the 2026 World Championship semifinals in Las Vegas. The growing Excel esports circuit highlights the
