Anthropic's AI Acceleration Claims Scrutinized Amid IPO Hurdles

A recent independent assessment revealed that Anthropic's AI models have accelerated 1.9 times faster since October 2025. However, most data remains redacted, limiting public scrutiny. METR, the assessing body, found that progress should not solely be attributed to AI automation. Meanwhile, investors question Anthropic's upcoming IPO timeline. Future models may achieve significant acceleration, but skepticism persists regarding safety and transparency.