[Anthropic Begins IPO Preparations, Could Go Public as Early as 2026] According to a report by Jinse Finance, artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to begin preparations for one of the largest IPOs in history, potentially as early as 2026. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the company is in talks for a round of private financing, with a valuation expected to exceed $300 billion. Several individuals also disclosed that the company has discussed potential IPO plans with multiple major investment banks. However, these discussions remain preliminary and informal, and the company is not close to selecting IPO underwriters. An Anthropic spokesperson stated: 'For a company of our size and revenue level, operating as efficiently as a public company is fairly standard practice. We have not made any decisions about when or even whether to go public, and we currently have no news to share.' (Jin10)