Former hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli predicted Thursday that Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) will absorb Claude-maker Anthropic in a “down exit.” The forecast arrives as intense public backlash, regulatory hurdles, and a looming IPO test the artificial intelligence startup’s trillion-dollar ambitions.

Shkreli's M&A Forecast

Sharing on X, Shkreli floated that Anthropic’s current trajectory could force an unfavorable Meta acquisition, though he caveated the statement as a “low conviction” prediction.

The commentary underscores mounting skepticism regarding Anthropic’s ability to sustain its independence in a cutthroat AI arms race.

My prediction: Meta will end up acquiring Anthropic in a down exitLow conviction 😂 https://t.co/sKntF3f5se

— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) June 11, 2026

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