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Ackman Says Markets Are Narrowly Focused on Big IPOsEconomy

Pershing Square founder and CEO Bill Ackman says markets are concentrating too narrowly on major initial public offerings. He calls Anthropic one of the greatest business stories he has seen, while declining to say whether he would invest in the Claude developer, which is expected to go public this year.

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Open Interest: Oura delays IPO as Anthropic warns of catastrophic AI risksEconomy

Dani Burger’s Bloomberg Open Interest previews the US trading day as uncertainty weighs on the IPO pipeline. Oura delays its debut, Anthropic warns of catastrophic AI risks, Goldman Sachs considers John Waldron for its next CEO, and Jefferies’ asset-management revenue plunges. Gary Gensler, Gabriela Santos and Meredith Whitney discuss AI risk, market euphoria and cracks in the US economy.

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Anthropic warns of AI risks as OpenAI delays new modelTech9:55

Anthropic is warning its IPO investors that the technology could pose catastrophic risks to humanity, while OpenAI delays the release of a new model over safety concerns.

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The ‘alarming’ safety warning in Anthropic’s IPO filingTech

Anthropic plans to warn investors in its IPO filing that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” The company is seeking a $2 trillion valuation, which would make it the biggest IPO in history. Mike Dolan explains.

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Akamai CEO Leighton Calls Anthropic an Ideal PartnerTech

On Bloomberg’s Open Interest, Akamai co-founder and CEO Tom Leighton outlines the company’s wider AI plans and describes a seven-year arrangement worth $12 billion to provide Anthropic with computing capacity.

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Accenture to Help Anthropic Test AI Model SafetyTech

Anthropic is partnering with Accenture to evaluate the safety of its advanced AI models. Accenture evaluators will be embedded in the process and tasked with trying to “break” the models before deployment.

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Dario Amodei and Other AI Leaders Want to ‘Pace the Frontier’ — But How?Tech34:23

A week after an Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning shook the AI industry, CEO Dario Amodei has presented a plan to “pace the frontier” of AI development. It calls for independent safety evaluators and coordination among labs in democratic countries, drawing support from parts of the industry while facing pointed criticism from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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Status of Anthropic IPO as AI Fears MountEconomy

Anthropic is getting ready for an IPO and has chosen Nasdaq for its listing. Bloomberg reports that the Claude chatbot maker is seeking to raise as much as, or more than, SpaceX, with a launch potentially coming as early as October.

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AI researcher warns technology could threaten humanityTech

Anthropic, the technology company behind the Claude AI assistant, is urging governments to consider mandatory regulation, including a possible kill switch for AI systems that become too dangerous. Andy Miah of the University of Salford also discusses the issue.

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Does AI need a ‘stop button’? Anthropic co-founder urges laws for emergency shutdownsTech

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said AI companies may need emergency shutdown mechanisms to turn systems off when they pose serious risks. He said lawmakers might eventually need to require such safeguards by law as AI grows more capable, while some have warned that uncontrolled technology could ultimately destroy humanity.

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Anthropic calls for kill-switch policy for dangerous AITech

Anthropic, the technology company behind Claude, is urging governments to consider mandatory rules for AI systems that become dangerously capable, including a possible kill switch. Bharath Reddy of the Takshashila Institution offers his analysis.

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AI getting more powerful “by the day”, Anthropic co-founder tells BBCTech

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that AI is becoming more powerful “by the day” and companies should be required to have a kill switch. He said the technology is becoming smarter and more capable every few months, moving faster than other technologies and potentially posing a major risk to society. He also addressed viewers’ concerns about its impact on future generations.

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Kennedy: SpaceX IPO Paved the Way for AnthropicEconomy

Lise Buyer of Class V Group, Deutsche Bank Securities banker Ajay Shah and Renaissance Capital strategist Matt Kennedy discuss Anthropic’s expected IPO. People familiar with the matter say the AI company is set to expand its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, removing a hurdle before its public filing.

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Awaiting Anthropic IPO, Chime Makes Strides, Bugatti Deal | Bloomberg DealsEconomy

This weekly Bloomberg Deals program examines the outlook for an Anthropic IPO, progress at Chime with co-founder and CEO Chris Britt, and the Bugatti deal. Guests include executives and strategists from Chime, Class V Group, Deutsche Bank, Renaissance Capital and HOF Capital.

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What to know about the Anthropic IPOEconomy

Anthropic is preparing to file publicly for what could be one of the largest IPOs ever attempted, prompting other companies to race to complete their deals before the Claude developer takes the spotlight. Marlena Lee of Dimensional Fund Advisors discusses the plans with Reuters.

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VW restructuring plan could cut up to 100,000 jobsEconomy

The German government welcomed a restructuring deal between Volkswagen’s board and employees. The automaker is under intense pressure from US tariffs, declining sales in China and Asian rivals, while communities hosting VW plants fear severe regional consequences.

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Volkswagen’s ‘surprise’ deal: What comes nextEconomy

Volkswagen reached a surprise turnaround agreement with unions that will eliminate 50,000 more jobs while keeping four German plants open for now. The deal’s implications are examined.

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VW Approves Plan for 50K More Layoffs as US Retail Diesel Hits RecordEconomy

Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping restructuring plan involving 50,000 more job cuts, fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint. The decision gives CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe’s biggest automaker, while US retail diesel reached a record nationwide average of $5.85 a gallon, threatening to add to energy-driven inflation.

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Volkswagen Plans 50,000 Job Cuts; Anthropic Nears $15 Billion Credit Deal | The Pulse 9/4/2026Economy

Anthropic is set to expand its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, Bloomberg reports, removing a hurdle ahead of the AI company’s anticipated IPO filing. Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping restructuring with 50,000 additional job cuts, sending shares up as much as 9.7%, their biggest intraday gain since March 2023.

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Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs in biggest-ever industry shake-upEconomy

German carmaker Volkswagen says management and unions have agreed to eliminate another 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, taking total job losses to 100,000 in the biggest shake-up in the industry’s history.

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VW Approves Plan for 50,000 Additional Job CutsEconomy

Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a restructuring plan that includes 50,000 more job cuts, a much smaller model lineup and a reduced industrial footprint. The additional reductions equal about 8% of the company’s global workforce at the end of last year.

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Anthropic Finalizing $15 Billion Pre-IPO Credit FacilityEconomy

Anthropic PBC is preparing to finalize an expansion of its revolving credit facility to $15 billion before publicly filing for an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said. The Claude chatbot maker may seek to raise as much as SpaceX or more in the IPO, with Morgan Stanley leading the process, according to people familiar with the preparations.

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