Anthropic will include public AI aversion in the IPO prospectus as a risk
- Anthropic will include public disapproval of AI in the IPO prospectus.
- Gallup poll: 70% of Americans oppose new data centers.
- The company plans to raise over $85.7 billion in capital and a valuation of $2 trillion.
The American startup Anthropic, specializing in the development of large language models, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in September-October 2026. According to preliminary data, the company plans to raise capital exceeding $85.7 billion, and its market capitalization could reach $2 trillion, surpassing even SpaceX's figures.
Public disapproval as a risk factor
As part of its preparation for the IPO, Anthropic intends to include a section in the official prospectus regarding public resistance to the development of artificial intelligence. According to sources close to the process, negative public sentiment is seen as a potentially limiting factor for further business growth.
Public opinion assessment
A recent Gallup poll showed that only 25% of Americans support the construction of large data centers for AI in their regions, while about 70% are opposed. Approximately half of the opponents expressed a very negative stance, indicating a high level of public discontent.
Protests are already being observed in several states, where local residents are demanding to limit or completely ban the construction of new computing complexes. Such demonstrations may complicate the obtaining of permits and extend project timelines.
Considering the resistance, the company will have to account for additional costs for approvals, environmental assessments, and possible changes in infrastructure placement plans. The energy load of the new centers is also increasing, which requires investments in network modernization and the search for alternative energy sources.
Anthropic's Chief Financial Officer Krishna Rao is already answering investor questions in San Francisco. Among the topics of discussion are competition with open AI models, pressure on profit margins, and the implications of a possible slowdown in data center construction due to public pressure.
Experts note that the growth of open AI models offered by competitors could reduce Anthropic's margins if the company cannot provide sufficient computing power. A lack of new data centers could slow down the release of new products and limit the scaling of services.
Considering the stated figures, attracting more than $85 billion will surpass any previous attempts by tech companies to go public. However, the actual valuation will depend on how successfully Anthropic navigates public and infrastructure barriers.
Thus, including public rejection of AI in the IPO prospectus highlights the growing role of social perception in the strategies of tech companies. For Anthropic, this is not only a legal requirement but also an indicator that the further development of AI will increasingly depend on societal consent and the willingness to invest in the necessary infrastructure.
Source: 3DNews
