Anthropic plans new model to counter OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra momentum: Report

Anthropic is now evaluating the safety of its next model as part of its deliberations over whether to release it, one person familiar with the matter said.Anthropic is considering releasing a new artificial intelligence model as it looks to counter OpenAI’s momentum following the launch of GPT-6 Astra, even as the company evaluates the safety of its next model and its CEO calls for the industry to slow the pace of AI development, Reuters reported, citing three sources.The potential launch comes ahead of an expected IPO and amid competitive pressure from OpenAI, as Anthropic seeks to defend its position in the enterprise AI market against OpenAI while maintaining the safety-first approach that has distinguished it from competitors.Anthropic is now evaluating the safety of its next model as part of its deliberations over whether to release it, one person familiar with the matter said.OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra, released this month, has gained traction among businesses, prompting concerns among some investors who told Reuters that they were reassessing Anthropic’s position as the leading provider of enterprise AI tools.Some discussions within the company also involve balancing investment in new model releases with efforts to strengthen profitability, as rising interest rates increase investor focus on when companies are expected to generate profits, according to people familiar with Anthropic’s thinking.The debate over spending comes as companies at the centre of the AI boom face pressure to generate sustainable cash flows sooner amid rising rates and competition from open-source AI providers, particularly in China.