Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 17 Oct 2026, 2:37 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risks” posed by AI and what that could mean for the company’s future stock.

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Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.

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