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SpaceX IPO reveals $15B Anthropic bet as AI stampede begins

Why this story

Historic market moment with dual IPO filings and massive AI infrastructure revelation. More forward-looking than the Trump fund story which overlaps with recent Trump coverage.

OPTIMIST VIEW

AI companies earned their valuations — OpenAI targets $1T listing with Goldman Sachs backing per FT sources.

SKEPTIC VIEW

AI IPO rush mirrors dot-com bubble — companies filing confidentially to beat reality check on inflated valuations.

INDUSTRY REALITY

AI IPOs solve capital problems — SpaceX needs Starship funding while OpenAI requires compute infrastructure cash.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: AI IPO rush hides liquidity crisis — training costs jumped 400% since 2024, forcing emergency public exits.
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Will SpaceX's IPO become the largest public offering in history?