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The AI field has become the planet’s hottest job market, drawing elite researchers to a handful of fast‑growing companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. While salaries are record‑high, many top engineers and scientists cite ideology, mission, and concerns about AI’s impact as stronger drivers of their career moves. Companies are shifting focus from fundraising to profitability, with potential public offerings adding new pressure for transparency and accountability. This evolving landscape fuels a revolving door of talent, sparking debates about the future of AI development and its societal implications. Ler mais

Anthropic has retained law firm Wilson Sonsini to begin preparations for an initial public offering that could occur as early as 2026. The AI startup is running an internal checklist and exploring a new funding round that might value the company at over $300 billion. While no underwriter has been selected, the firm is in talks with investment banks and continues to build on its recent $13 billion raise that set its valuation at $183 billion. The move comes as peers such as OpenAI are also testing IPO waters. Ler mais