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US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly in talks to acquire Decart, an AI startup founded by Israelis, at a valuation of around $6 billion, according to a report published on 14 August 2026 by The Times of Israel. Decart is working on technologies to improve chip efficiency and to develop generative AI models. If completed, the deal would be Anthropic's first acquisition in Israel and the largest purchase in the company's history. Neither company has confirmed the reported negotiations, and no timeline for a potential transaction has been disclosed.