Anthropic Considers Releasing New AI Model Ahead of IPO

Anthropic is considering releasing a new AI model to counter OpenAI's momentum, according to sources. The move comes after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for an industrywide slowdown in releasing new AI capabilities due to safety concerns. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra has gained traction among businesses, prompting concerns among some investors. Anthropic is evaluating the safety of its next model as part of its deliberations over a release. The potential launch would test how Anthropic can defend its enterprise market position against OpenAI. Anthropic maintains a revenue advantage, with an annualized revenue run rate of over $65 billion, compared to OpenAI's $40 billion. However, the rise of open-source and open-weight models could put pressure on the economics of the AI industry, broadening the competitive threat beyond the race between Anthropic and OpenAI.