Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate reaches $65bn
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Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate surpassed $65bn at the end of July, marking a sharp increase for the artificial intelligence company as demand for its models continues to grow, according to reports cited by TechCrunch. The figure represents a projection of full-year revenue based on a shorter recent period rather than revenue already earned over 12 months.
Startup spotlight / Bangladesh's construction procurement still runs on phone calls and Whatsapp. This startup wants to change that
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Dhaka-based startup ProQ has launched an online procurement platform aimed at bringing more of Bangladesh’s construction and interior materials purchasing process onto a single digital system.
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