Martin Shkreli Predicts Meta Could Buy Anthropic In A 'Down Exit' As Claude Maker Eyes IPO

Former hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli predicted that Meta could acquire Anthropic in a discounted 'down exit' as the AI startup faces mounting challenges including regulatory pressures, user backlash over suspected capability degradation, and a Pentagon supply chain risk designation. Despite a $965 billion valuation from its Series H funding round, Anthropic's planned IPO faces headwinds from competition with OpenAI and SpaceX in a crowded 2026 IPO window.