Ahead of IPO, Anthropic says safety-monitoring demands pushed customers to other providers

Anthropic revealed in its IPO filing that strict safety-monitoring and data-retention policies have led some customers, especially in regulated industries, to switch to other AI providers or less monitored deployments. The company reported $16.3 billion revenue and an $80.7 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, noting safety measures have delayed some model releases and impacted revenue.