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This Saturday, AI giant Anthropic is reportedly eyeing a massive $2 trillion initial public offering, a move that would shatter SpaceX's IPO record. Both the Seoul Economic Daily and BGNES confirm Anthropic aims to raise over $100 billion, with a listing potentially as early as this autumn. This comes as Anthropic's annualized revenue has exploded past $65 billion. However, Livemint and Gizmodo report that Anthropic plans to list growing public backlash against AI and data centers as a major risk factor in its IPO prospectus. CFO Krishna Rao is already discussing public antipathy with investors, citing political opposition and protests against AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, OpenAI is grappling with significant internal shifts. Business Insider and Business Insider Africa confirm that 13 executives have departed in 2026 alone, including former operating chief Brad Lightcap, applications CEO Fidji Simo, and chief revenue officer Denise Dresser. Some are starting new ventures, others leaving for health reasons. This follows a wave of departures in 2025. Crypto Briefing adds that co-founder Greg Brockman recently revealed a nearly $30 billion personal stake, defending OpenAI's controversial shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit public benefit corporation to fund massive AGI development. In legal news, Times Now reports that Apple is pushing back hard against OpenAI's attempt to dismiss a trade secrets lawsuit. Apple accuses OpenAI of distortion and improper evidence, reiterating claims of trade secret misappropriation. A key court hearing is set for October 1st. And in celebrity AI drama, Gwyneth Paltrow is mocking critics after a rumored "off-the-record" Hamptons dinner she hosted for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked backlash. Both Meaww and Yahoo detail how Paltrow responded to accusations of being "out-of-touch" by posting parody invitations featuring fictional characters. For you, these developments mean continued volatility in the tech sector, potentially impacting investment opportunities and the public's perception of AI's role in daily life.