Anthropic will exceed OpenAI in revenue this year (2026).

Anthropic will exceed OpenAI in revenue this year (2026). | And exceed open AI this year. | Already validated Apr 2026

Key catalyst: Already validated Apr 2026

Watch events: Anthropic ARR updates quarterly; potential Oct 2026 IPO; OpenAI next funding round; IPO timing; revenue disclosures

And exceed open AI this year.

Same event as 234_012 — Anthropic overtook OpenAI in revenue April 2026. Dave's 'this year' call confirmed 5 weeks after prediction.

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Adverse (6)

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