Anthropic considers new AI model to counter OpenAI momentum since Astra launch

Reuters reports Anthropic is considering releasing a new AI model to respond to OpenAI's strengthened position after the GPT-6 Astra launch. The decision comes amid IPO preparations and after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's calls for an AI slowdown.

• Anthropic discusses releasing a new model against OpenAI
• Trigger is the success of OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra
• Announcement may come amid IPO preparations
• Amodei previously called for slowing AI development