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SoftBank Eyes $100B IPO for Robotics Spin-Off; Anthropic Nears $900B Valuation

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May 2, 2026 · 4:20 PM

In a major development for the AI industry, SoftBank is planning to create a robotics company focused on building data centers and is already preparing for a $100 billion initial public offering. Meanwhile, Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise a new $50 billion funding round at a staggering $900 billion valuation.

Amazon's cloud business is experiencing a surge in revenue, but its capital expenditures are also climbing. Apple is making strides in AI-powered photo features, while Elon Musk has been awarded a Mars bonus. Cursor SDK has launched new tools for developers.

Elon Musk testified in a recent legal proceeding, and Meta continues to report significant losses in its AR/VR segment. Satya Nadella commented on the new OpenAI deal, revealing that Microsoft now has 20 million paid Copilot users. Scout AI secured $100 million in military AI funding, and OpenAI unveiled its cybersecurity plan.

Stay tuned for more updates as these stories develop.