OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly hold $1.8 trillion combined valuation
Investors Ben Horowitz and Chamath Palihapitiya have warned that the scale of OpenAI and Anthropic could eclipse the value of most public AI‑related companies. Both firms are cited as having massive market caps – OpenAI’s valuation is reportedly $852 billion and Anthropic’s $965 billion – giving the pair a combined worth of about $1.8 trillion.
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- Ben Horowitz and Chamath Palihapitiya say OpenAI and Anthropic could dominate AI, threatening public company values
- OpenAI’s valuation is reportedly $852 billion; Anthropic’s $965 billion, together about $1.8 trillion
- The duo is seen as a duopoly controlling most AI model and infrastructure market share
The two companies are described as forming a duopoly that dominates AI model and infrastructure markets, a view echoed by broader market commentary. Analysts say this dominance reinforces confidence in further valuation gains for Anthropic by year‑end and could shape future funding rounds, strategic partnerships, or OpenAI’s anticipated IPO. Observers will also monitor any regulatory or competitive shifts that might challenge the duopoly’s position.
OpenAI, Anthropic dominate AI sector with $1.8T combined valuation
cryptobriefing.com · 18 October 2026
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