anthropic's ipo push creates stock-as-currency mania
anthropic filed confidentially for an ipo, leading sf realtors to prefer its stock over cash for property deals.
anthropic confidentially filed for an initial public offering, intensifying the race among top ai labs to monetize their models. the move has created a unique economic bubble in san francisco, where real estate listings now prioritize payment in anthropic stock over us dollars, signaling immense perceived value over liquidity. this follows a broader trend where ai equity is becoming a preferred currency, putting pressure on competitors like openai to accelerate their own public offerings.