Bessemer: Anthropic Has Been Consistent on AI Safety
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A $5.75 billion raise with $4 billion earmarked for growth says late-stage AI capital is consolidating into a few funds that can keep companies private longer. If you’re building in the AI stack, assume more time competing with well-funded private peers before public-market discipline kicks in.
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