Anthropic has decided against acquiring AI startup Decart AI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal would have valued the company at $6 billion.
Anthropic PBC has walked away from plans to acquire Decart AI, marking a significant shift in the AI company's acquisition strategy. The decision comes as the industry faces ongoing scrutiny over consolidation and spending patterns.
Decart AI, which specializes in artificial intelligence technology, had been in talks with Anthropic regarding the potential acquisition. The $6 billion valuation placed the startup among the higher-valued AI firms in recent dealmaking activity.
The reasons behind Anthropic's decision remain unclear, though sources did not provide specific details about negotiations or deal terms. The move reflects broader challenges in the AI sector, where valuations have faced pressure and strategic priorities continue to shift.
Anthhropic, which has secured significant funding from investors including Google and Amazon, has been expanding its capabilities across various AI applications. The company competes directly with OpenAI, Microsoft, and other major players in the generative AI space.
For Decart AI, the failed acquisition means the startup will need to pursue alternative paths for growth and funding. The decision also signals potential caution in the AI acquisition market, where deal activity has remained active but selective.
Neither company immediately responded to requests for comment on the matter.
An experimental drug designed by AI appears to reverse biological aging markers in early trials, with independent aging clocks suggesting treated patients were up to six years biologically younger than those on placebo.
Google's Astra AI demonstrating computer use capabilities through Blender suggests AI tool use could become the industry's next major growth driver, following chatbots, reasoning models, and agentic coding.
ChatGPT has recovered its dominant position in AI chatbot web traffic, capturing 55.5 percent of visits according to Similarweb. The rebound comes as Gemini's momentum falters, though both competitors have significantly eroded ChatGPT's year-over-year lead from 73.3 percent.
Companies prioritizing trustworthy AI practices see stronger returns on investment, according to new SAS research. However, widespread skepticism undermines adoption: 97% of users override AI recommendations regularly.