OpenAI Moves Toward a $1.25 Trillion Value

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow takes a look at Anthropic's regulatory filing as the company prepares to go public under the ticker ANT. The S-1 revealed Anthropic's revenue and spending, along with its plan for an unusual corporate structure. Plus, venture investors are in line for a big payday when Anthropic goes public. Matt Murphy from Menlo Ventures and Byron Deeter from Bessemer Venture Partners discuss what they think happens next for the AI market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow takes a look at OpenAI's potential fundraising at a staggering $1.25 trillion valuation. Plus, Anthropic's looming IPO could deliver blockbuster gains for some of its biggest investors, with billions of dollars on the line. And, SpaceX is taking another step toward becoming a major US wireless carrier, eyeing access to at least 80,000 cell sites nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Meta's plans to boost AI spending and release new Class C shares to ensure CEO Mark Zuckerberg stays in California if a wealth tax is passed. Plus, Tesla reported strong profit, but a big cut to its spending plans is raising questions about Elon Musk's AI, robotaxi and robotics goals for the company as it weighs a potential merger with SpaceX. And OpenAI's models helped find a potentially catastrophic software vulnerability. OpenAI President Greg Brockman and Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince explain how AI is enabling both defenders and hackers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down SpaceX's blowout quarterly results and Elon Musk's suggestion that the company combine with Tesla. Plus, Netflix looks to find its next big hit as growth at the streaming giant slows, and a report on Anthropic's draft S-1 offers some new insight and confirmation of the AI firm's financials ahead of its IPO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down why fears about the AI trade are resurfacing after South Korean data center firm Elice plunged 32% in its market debut. Plus, Anthropic is in talks with Nscale for a massive new computing deal that could be worth as much as $45 billion; and Eric Schmidt's early Anthropic bet could pay off big, with a stake worth as much as $20 billion if Anthropic hits a $2 trillion IPO valuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow looks at why Nscale is facing pushback to its $30 billion IPO valuation target, with some investors suggesting $16 to $19 billion instead. Plus, Anthropic plans to put 5% of its shares into a new public benefit fund to address "the public good," and a former OpenAI software engineer charged with placing a recording device in one of the company's offices is set to appear in court today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is innovation being integrated into infrastructure to boost livability and productivity? It's a question set to impact billions around the world over the coming decades as the UN forecasts rapid urbanization. Hear from two smart city experts at the cutting edge of urban development, to find out how technology is already transforming urban environments and which cities are delivering future-focused innovation, at scale.   This episode is sponsored by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A 12-foot grim reaper becomes a neighborhood war cry, and the preacher-podcaster crosses the street.Today on The Big Take: Chapter 4 of Our Town, a limited-run series from Bloomberg and The Big Take, hosted by Meribah Knight with Bloomberg’s Susan Berfield. Our Town tells the story of a battle over identity fought on one small town’s soil, where acreage, heritage, and what it means to be an American are all up for grabs. New episodes of Our Town publish on Mondays, but you can listen early on Fridays right here in The Big Take feed. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.  Hosted by Meribah Knight with Susan Berfield Produced by: Rebecca Laks and David Fox with Julia Weaver and help from Laura Newcombe Edited by: Rebecca Laks and Ken Armstrong Original Score and Mixing by: Alex Sugiura Fact-checking by: Annika Robbins and Rachael Lewis-Krisky Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down what's behind the chip rout, as chipmakers are set for their longest losing streak since 2008. Plus, shipping estimates for Apple's iPhone Duo slip into January within minutes of the company opening preorders today, and Tesla reveals its long-delayed Roadster sports car, showcasing a prototype with air thrusters that flipped mid-air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Anthropic's third-quarter revenue numbers as the company gets ready for its IPO. Plus: CoreWeave’s talk of tapping “unlimited” pools of money rattles markets and puts the financing behind the data center buildout back under the microscope; and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says safety and containment should be integrated into AI systems even as AI advances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.