Anthropic Considers New AI Model As OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra Gains Ground
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Anthropic is weighing a new AI model to respond to OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra. This comes amid rising competitive pressure ahead of its anticipated IPO and investors’ focus on profitability.
Anthropic is considering launching a new artificial intelligence model as it looks to keep pace with OpenAI following the launch of GPT-6 Astra, according to a Reuters report.
The discussions come as Anthropic prepares for an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) and faces growing pressure to balance AI development, safety and profitability.
Why Is Anthropic Considering A New AI Model?
Anthropic is weighing whether to bring its next model to market as OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra gains traction among businesses and developers.
The company is assessing how much it should spend on developing and launching new models while also improving profitability. Anthropic is also considering the safety implications of releasing another model.
What Did Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Say About AI Development?
The possible new model comes shortly after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for caution over the pace of AI development.
In a 3,800-word essay published on 12 September 2026, Amodei argued that the industry should slow the pace at which AI model capabilities are improved. He warned of a potential future in which large numbers of AI agents could dominate the internet and develop faster than humans can maintain control over them.
According to sources, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also backed his concerns.
How Is OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra Performing?
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra on 3 September. It claimed improvements in computer use, software development, cybersecurity and other professional tasks.
The model has reportedly seen strong adoption among businesses and developers. This has prompted some investors to reassess Anthropic’s position in enterprise AI, where it had been widely regarded as a leading provider in recent months.
Data from corporate expense management platform Ramp showed Astra accounting for roughly 13% of enterprise AI spending, compared with around 8% for Anthropic’s Claude Fable.
OpenAI has also gained ground on OpenRouter, where users spent more on OpenAI models than Anthropic’s during the previous week. According to OpenRouter, this was the first time OpenAI had surpassed Anthropic on the measure in more than two and a half years.
Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate exceeded $65 billion by the end of July, compared with around $9 billion at the end of 2025.
The company is also forecasting revenue of approximately $190 billion to $200 billion in 2028. OpenAI’s annualised revenue run rate had crossed $40 billion in July.
For Anthropic, the decision around its next model involves more than keeping pace with OpenAI. The company is also weighing development costs, safety considerations, enterprise competition and the expectations of potential IPO investors.
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