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Musk Reverses Stance on Anthropic After Months of Criticism

Elon Musk publicly acknowledged he was incorrect in his previous assessments of Anthropic, now describing the AI firm as the sector's leading player.

Jonas Bergstrom· Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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Elon Musk has publicly walked back months of harsh criticism directed at Anthropic, according to BeInCrypto. On Thursday, Musk stated he was "clearly wrong" about the artificial intelligence company and credited it with holding the top position in the industry.

The reversal marks a significant shift in Musk's public commentary about Anthropic. Previously, he had leveled sharp criticism at the firm, including characterizing it as hypocritical. His change of position came amid developments in the broader AI landscape, where competition between major players continues to intensify.

Musk's admission arrives as his own artificial intelligence venture, Grok, announced a new iteration. The timing of these developments reflects the rapidly evolving competitive dynamics within the AI sector, where multiple organizations are racing to advance their technological capabilities.

The specific details of what prompted Musk's reassessment and the exact context of his comments on Thursday were not immediately outlined in the available summary. However, his acknowledgment appears to represent a genuine shift from his previous public stance toward the company.

For more details on Musk's comments and the broader context surrounding this reversal, see the full report at BeInCrypto.

*Source: [BeInCrypto](https://beincrypto.com/elon-musk-admits-wrong-about-anthropic-ai-leader/). Summary by Quantority.*

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