WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Raising $10 Billion In New Funding Round
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Jan 7, 2026 Christoph Beck, the Chairman and CEO of Ecolab, shares his expertise on sustainability in data centers, emphasizing the importance of resource efficiency and innovative approaches. He discusses how forward-thinking operators can lead the way in circular solutions. The podcast also dives into Anthropic's ambitious $10 billion funding round and the settlements between Character.AI, Google, and families affected by tragic incidents. Additionally, Eli Lilly is reportedly close to acquiring biotech firm Ventyx Biosciences for promising inflammatory treatments.
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Anthropic's Massive Funding Surge
- Anthropic is raising about $10 billion which would nearly double its valuation from four months ago.
- The new financing is led by Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund and KOTU Management and may close in coming weeks.
Settlements Over Teen Harm In Chatbots
- Character AI and Google agreed to settle lawsuits from families of teenagers who harmed themselves after using the chatbot.
- Lawsuits alleged negligence and the companies and families are negotiating settlement terms in multiple states.
Lilly Nears Deal For Ventix
- Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to acquire Ventix Biosciences for about $1 billion and a deal could come soon.
- Ventix develops experimental pills for inflammatory diseases that could expand Lilly's autoimmune and obesity treatment portfolio.