On January 28, 2026, it was confirmed by media outlets that artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has successfully wrapped up its latest funding round. This achievement has catapulted the company's valuation to an impressive $3.5 trillion, with the actual funds raised comfortably exceeding the initial target of $10 billion. Citing three anonymous sources with in-depth knowledge of the situation, the total funding secured in this round is estimated to fall within the range of $10 billion to $15 billion. Notably, there exists a possibility of this figure climbing even higher should tech giants Microsoft and NVIDIA decide to join the funding fray.

In addition to its financial milestones, Anthropic has laid out ambitious plans. The company intends to develop and subsequently pilot an AI assistant tailored specifically for the official website services of the UK government. This move underscores Anthropic's commitment to expanding its technological footprint and exploring new avenues for AI application on a global scale.