The lawsuit alleges comments about need to “pace the frontier” of AI represent illegal coordination between competitors.

Anthropic is considering rolling out a new AI model to counter OpenAI's momentum since its launch of GPT-6 Astra, according to three sources, ahead of an expected IPO and after its CEO called for an industrywide slowdown.

Anthropic is contemplating the release of a new AI model to compete with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, as it prepares for an anticipated IPO, according to sources.

The partnership will put independent evaluators inside Anthropic to assess models, test safeguards, and conduct alignment reviews.

AI lab Anthropic said on Friday it would partner with Accenture for the independent evaluation of its frontier AI models, with the companies each committing at least $1 billion over the next five years to build capacity for the work.

Anthropic may release a new AI model before its IPO to enhance valuation. Market cap over $1.25T at IPO close priced at 1.3% YES.

CEO Dario Amodei says labs should more deeply embed third-party testers as concerns grow around risks associated with the technology

The figure was below 1% in February 2026. More than 90% of Anthropic’s AI R&D work now involves AI at least in a collaborative role. However, Anthropic says Claude has not reached full autonomy in any measured area of AI R&D.

The 'Barron's Roundtable' panel analyzes Anthropic's potential IPO amid AI growth concerns.