Nvidia Plans $10 Billion Investment in Anthropic's IPO Amid AI Safety Concerns

Nvidia is in talks to back Anthropic's highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) with a potential investment of up to $10 billion. This financial backing could help Anthropic achieve the largest stock market debut on record, as it seeks to raise as much as $100 billion at a valuation nearing $2 trillion.

According to a report from Reuters, the discussions were revealed on Friday. Anthropic's target would surpass the previous record set by SpaceX, which raised $75 billion at a valuation of approximately $1.8 trillion in June. For Anthropic to break this record, it must not only meet its fundraising goal but also achieve the higher valuation.

Nvidia's investment would cover about one-tenth of the total amount Anthropic aims to raise. The chipmaker had previously committed a similar amount in November 2025, which also includes a $105 billion backstop on AI data center leases.

As the IPO approaches, traders are already pricing Anthropic above SpaceX. Nineteen exchanges currently list pre-IPO perpetual futures for Anthropic, with implied valuations averaging $1.94 trillion, according to CoinGecko.

However, the excitement surrounding the IPO is tempered by recent warnings from Evan Hubinger, a safety researcher at Anthropic, who cautioned that advanced AI could pose a catastrophic threat to humanity within the next decade. This warning has raised significant concerns within the tech industry and may impact Anthropic's market valuation and future public listing.

As Anthropic moves forward with its confidential IPO filing, the market will be closely monitoring its responses to AI safety concerns and any updates regarding its public offering plans.

New Developments in AI Safety and Competition

On September 11, President Donald Trump dismissed concerns regarding the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, stating that his primary fear is the United States falling behind China in the AI race. He expressed that the US must maintain its competitive edge, as he believes China operates with minimal controls on AI development.

AI researcher Jacob Coxon highlighted the risks associated with rapid AI advancements, suggesting that leading companies are "gambling with our lives". This sentiment has been echoed by researchers from Anthropic and OpenAI, who estimate over a 10% chance of human extinction from AI within the next decade.

In 2026, the Trump administration initiated a voluntary framework for reviewing advanced AI models, emphasizing the importance of the US's lead in AI as a national security asset. The first dedicated US-China AI safety dialogue is scheduled for mid-September 2026, ahead of a leaders' summit on September 24.

Major AI labs have established internal safety teams, reflecting growing concerns about the rapid pace of AI development. The outcomes of the upcoming US-China discussions may introduce new regulations or, conversely, exacerbate the competitive arms race in AI.