Anthropic Likely to Get High Junk Credit Rating After IPO: Report
A new report indicates that Anthropic is expected to receive a high junk credit rating from credit agencies following its planned initial public offering. The assessment suggests the AI lab will likely qualify for a high-yield, non-investment-grade rating.
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The new report says the AI lab will likely qualify for a high junk rating.
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