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Anthropic

Anthropic: A leading entity in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, San Francisco-based Anthropic specializes in developing advanced AI models, notably the Claude family of large language models and chatbots. They primarily serve AI researchers, developers, and increasingly, the enterprise sector, offering solutions for coding and AI agents. Known for their strong emphasis on AI safety, ethics, and interpretability, Anthropic has achieved significant market position with substantial backing from tech giants like Google and Amazon. Their overall business focus is on responsibly advancing generative AI and building reliable, steerable AI systems.

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