Elon Musk called Anthropic 'obviously currently the leader in AI' in a post on X, marking a reversal from earlier criticism as the Claude developer prepares for a U.S. initial public offering. The statement came after Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO in June, weeks following a funding round that valued the company at approximately $965 billion. Musk's praise represents a shift in tone toward a rival in the artificial intelligence sector, where competition among model developers and demand for compute infrastructure continue to intensify.
Musk Reverses Earlier Criticism of Anthropic on X
Musk made the comments on X in response to a post discussing competition among top AI companies and Anthropic's reliance on compute. He stated, 'I was clearly wrong about Anthropic. They are obviously currently the leader in AI.' He added that 'No company has released a model as good as Mythos/Fable' and said Anthropic would 'undoubtedly have Mythos 2 ready soon.' Musk did not provide technical details behind his claim, and Anthropic has not issued a new public response to his comments.
The statement marked a sharp change from Musk's earlier tone toward Anthropic. In a 2025 reply, he said, 'Winning was never in the set of possible outcomes for Anthropic.' His latest post said he would not cut off a competitor in a way that would harm it, adding, 'That's not my style.' Musk compared that position with Tesla opening its patents, making the Supercharger network available to competitors, and SpaceX launching rival satellite systems without higher prices or unfair terms. He also said, 'Even my worst enemies can attack me on this platform.'
Anthropic Files Confidential IPO After $965B Valuation Round
Anthropic confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO in June, weeks after securing funding that valued the company at about $965 billion. Bloomberg previously reported strong investor interest in large AI listings as demand for model developers and compute infrastructure continues to rise. The potential listing positions Anthropic for public markets ahead of some of its largest rivals.
The company was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives, including CEO Dario Amodei, and has grown through its Claude family of AI models. Anthropic's recent growth has been tied to demand from software developers and enterprise customers. Claude Code has gained traction in Silicon Valley, while Claude Opus 4.5 drew attention for coding and reasoning tasks. The company has also expanded beyond developer tools. Claude Cowork was designed for business users who want to automate research, writing, and workplace tasks, helping Anthropic compete more directly with OpenAI, Google, and Musk's AI companies.
Bernanke Joins Anthropic Long-Term Benefit Trust
Anthropic has named former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust. The trust was created in 2023 to help oversee Anthropic's governance and board appointments. Bernanke, a 2022 Nobel laureate in economics, is expected to advise on how advanced AI could affect jobs, markets, and economic stability. His appointment adds economic policy experience to Anthropic's oversight structure as the company prepares for larger public and regulatory scrutiny.
The trust is separate from day-to-day product development, but it plays a role in Anthropic's governance model. The company has framed the structure as part of its effort to build AI systems with long-term public interest in mind.
FAQ
What did Elon Musk say about Anthropic on X?
Elon Musk stated on X that Anthropic is 'obviously currently the leader in AI,' reversing his earlier 2025 criticism when he said 'Winning was never in the set of possible outcomes for Anthropic.' He also claimed that no company has released a model as good as Mythos/Fable and predicted Anthropic would have Mythos 2 ready soon, though he did not provide technical details.
When did Anthropic file for its IPO and what is the company valuation?
Anthropic confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO in June, weeks after securing a funding round that valued the company at approximately $965 billion. The company was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives including CEO Dario Amodei.
Why did Anthropic appoint Ben Bernanke to its oversight trust?
Anthropic named former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, which was created in 2023 to oversee governance and board appointments. Bernanke, a 2022 Nobel laureate in economics, is expected to advise on how advanced AI could affect jobs, markets, and economic stability as the company prepares for increased public and regulatory scrutiny.
