FT: Anthropic wants lawyers’ negotiating ethics built into Claude agents that bargain against other agents

Anthropic / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Anthropic, the AI-safety company behind the Claude model family, is reportedly working on enhancing its autonomous Claude agents with built-in negotiating ethics. This development aims to improve the agents’ bargaining and dispute resolution capabilities. The report comes as Anthropic is moving towards a confidentially filed IPO, with its recent valuation estimated at $965 billion. Investor discussions suggest potential valuations ranging from $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion. The move is seen as part of Anthropic’s strategy to differentiate its agents based on safety and governance attributes while competing at the forefront of autonomous-agent performance. Key Takeaways Market activity suggests Anthropic’s development of Claude agents with ethical negotiation skills could lead to a valuation increase. Current market pricing indicates a 57.5% probability of Anthropic reaching a $2 trillion valuation by December 31, 2026. The report of Anthropic’s ongoing advancements appears supportive of a higher valuation, though the source’s credibility is low. What to Watch Market participants will be watching for any announcements from Anthropic’s lea...