Anthropic Sparks Interest in Rumors of Acquiring Physical Intelligence

[Digitaltrends Reporter Huang Chigyu] Physical Intelligence has denied rumors of an acquisition by Anthropic, but the company confirmed discussions between both parties in spring 2024. According to TechCrunch on June 22, the rumor spread rapidly after Robert Scoble posted about it on social media X (Twitter). Physical Intelligence is one of Silicon Valley's notable robotics firms, having also discussed securing an additional $1 billion in funding based on a $11 billion valuation this spring.