– Anthropic expands AI assistant Claude to Europe, adding multiple languages and focusing on work and enterprise applications
– Anthropic is raising additional primary capital and has nearly 60 investors including Amazon, Google, and Salesforce
– Anthropic faces challenges with lukewarm consumer reception of its iOS app, while focusing on fluid user experiences and compliance with European AI regulations
Anthropic, a major player in generative AI, has expanded its AI assistant Claude to Europe with support for multiple languages. The company has raised nearly $8 billion in funding and is in the process of raising more capital. Investors in Anthropic include big names like Amazon, Google, and Salesforce.
The company is facing competition from other AI startups like Mistral AI, which is looking to raise $600 million in funding. Despite investors’ enthusiasm for AI startups, there are concerns about consumer interest, with Anthropic’s iOS app receiving a lukewarm reception. However, the company is focused on work and enterprise applications, and sees strong adoption of its Claude Pro subscription.
Amodei, the company’s co-founder, believes that Anthropic is well-positioned to comply with European regulations around AI safety, including the AI Act. The company is also working on improving AI safety and interpretability, with plans to hire more employees and open a new office in Dublin.
Overall, despite challenges in user adoption and regulatory compliance, Anthropic is looking to grow and expand its presence in the European market, focusing on work and enterprise applications for its AI technology.