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1. Anthropic in talks to raise $2B+ at $20B - $30B valuation, including from Google
1 week after reports of OpenAI's raise at $80B - $90B valuation.
$200M in ARR is expected by Anthropic by Dec. 2023, $500M by Dec. 2024.
Amazon or Google: who's the real priority partner?
2022: Anthropic sells a ~10% stake to Google.
Sep. 2023: Anthropic raises $1.25B from Amazon in September.
Now: Google is back as the priority partner? - The Information
2. SBF trial: final jury selection, opening statements expected today
12+6 (alternate) jury pool not finalized on Day 1: a few dozen prospective jurors were excused, but around ~50 are left. - Coindesk
List of potential witnesses includes SBF's parents, brother, former Alameda co-CEO Trabucco, Scaramucci, and of course his co-founders.
No offer of plea deal has been made or negotiated, said the prosecutors. - Reuters
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