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• Anthropic Files for IPO, Targets Nasdaq Listing with Up to $2 Trillion Valuation

  Anthropic PBC, the AI company behind the Claude models, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) aiming for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker ANT, potentially valuing the firm up to $2 trillion. The filing reveals rapid revenue growth to $16.3 billion in the first half of 2026 alongside significant net losses of $80.7 billion, largely due to non-cash accounting charges. Anthropic highlights risks related to AI safety, operational costs, and environmental impacts. Major investors include Amazon and Google, with the IPO expected to be a key test of investor appetite for AI companies amid market volatility.

• Election Commission Defends Unanimous SIR Decisions, Denies Unilateral Action by CEC

  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed a unanimous counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The ECI rejected allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally, stating all three SIR orders were approved collectively by the Commission's members. It clarified that Form 6, used for voter registration, was not amended, and the additional declaration introduced was a separate document. The ECI challenged petitions based on a single media report, emphasizing procedural compliance and the legal protections for the CEC's role.

• Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit Packages to 60,000 Employees Across Four Countries

  Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit offer for about 60,000 employees across the US, Canada, India, and the UK, representing roughly 27% of its global workforce. The program targets employees at level 70 and below in selected teams, excluding some departments like marketing and sales. Eligible staff have until early December to decide, with departures expected by year-end. The offer includes severance pay, health insurance, stock vesting, and career transition support, aiming to balance workforce costs amid heavy AI investments.