StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 25 September 2026•Updated 25 September 2026•
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Anthropic Seeks Founder Voting Control Ahead of Planned IPO
Key Facts
1Anthropic signed an $11.6 billion contract with Akamai for AI computing power, the largest in Akamai's history.
2Reports indicate Microsoft is rethinking its AI strategies amidst new developments in the sector.
Anthropic is seeking shareholder approval for a share structure that would grant its founders voting control following its planned initial public offering. This governance proposal follows the company signing an $11.6 billion contract with Akamai for dedicated AI computing power, which Bloomberg reported as the largest deal in Akamai's history.
Microsoft (MSFT) was trading at $516.975 on September 25, 2026, as the company reportedly re-evaluates its AI strategy. During the same session, peer stocks showed varied performance with META trading at $751.07, GOOGL at $343.86, and AAPL at $340.0624.