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Sources: Anthropic may delay IPO until after US midterms, weighs new AI model launch
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According to Reuters, three sources familiar with the matter revealed that Anthropic is considering launching a new artificial intelligence model ahead of its upcoming IPO, following calls by its CEO for the industry to slow down. This move aims to counter the momentum OpenAI has built since releasing GPT-6Astra this month, which has raised concerns among some investors who are reassessing Anthropic’s position as a leading provider of enterprise-grade AI tools. One source noted that Anthropic is evaluating the safety of its next-generation model as part of the decision-making process. Discussions have also centered on balancing investment in the new model against improving profitability, as rising interest rates have made investors more focused on the timeline for realizing expected profits. Additionally, two sources indicated that Anthropic may postpone its initial public offering until after the U.S. midterm elections in November, though the election is not expected to significantly impact the offering. The IPO has already been delayed from its original schedule; Reuters previously reported that the roadshow was tentatively set to begin as early as mid-October.
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Jin10 Data, September 19 — Anthropic is considering launching a new artificial intelligence model ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to three sources familiar with the matter. The move comes after the company's CEO called for the industry to slow down, and is seen as an effort to counter the momentum OpenAI has built since releasing GPT-6Astra.
Competitive Pressure from OpenAI
The enterprise-focused reception of GPT-6Astra, launched by OpenAI this month, has raised concerns among some investors. Sources told Reuters that investors are now reassessing Anthropic’s position as a leading provider of enterprise-grade AI tools.
Safety Evaluation and Strategic Decisions
One source noted that Anthropic is currently evaluating the safety of its next-generation model as part of the decision-making process regarding its release. Sources familiar with the company’s thinking said internal discussions have also centered on balancing investment in the new model against improving profitability. Rising interest rates have made investors more focused on the timeline for realizing expected profits.
IPO Timeline
Additionally, two sources indicated that Anthropic may postpone its IPO until after the U.S. midterm elections in November, though the election is not expected to significantly impact the offering. The IPO has already been delayed from its original schedule. Reuters previously reported that the roadshow was tentatively set to begin as early as mid-October.
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Anthropic postpones IPO to November, may delay further until after US midterms