Vibe check from inside one of AI industry's main events: 'Claude mania'
Anthropic's Claude tool takes center stage at HumanX conference.
At the HumanX conference in San Francisco, Anthropic emerged as the focal point of discussion among 6,500 tech leaders, overshadowing OpenAI. The startup's coding tool, Claude Code, has gained significant traction, generating over $2.5 billion in annual revenue and sparking what some are calling 'Claude Mania.' Despite legal challenges with the Pentagon, Anthropic's momentum continues, positioning it well in the competitive AI landscape.
Key Takeaways
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Anthropic is valued at $380 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies.
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Claude Code generated over $2.5 billion in annualized revenue as of February 2026.
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China's open-weight models are dominating industry benchmarks, raising concerns among U.S. companies.
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