Anthropic IPO locked for 2026 per Axios

No delays. They're going public as planned.

This matters because:
- AI infrastructure plays are heating up
- Public markets getting another pure AI exposure
- Timing aligns with potential AI regulation clarity

Watch how this impacts $MSFT and $GOOGL (both have stakes). Also sets precedent for other AI labs considering exits.

The 2026 timeline means they're confident in revenue trajectory. Most AI cos are burning cash - Anthropic clearly sees a path to public market metrics.