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US Stock Market Live: Anthropic warns investors of government friction ahead of public listingAnthropic is preparing for its upcoming initial public offering by warning potential investors that its outspoken stance on artificial intelligence safety has made it a target for government retaliation. The company’s S-1 filing outlines significant exposure to political headwinds following a year of friction with the Trump administration. Feuds over Pentagon guardrails previously led to a military ban on its Claude model, while clashes regarding the cyber capabilities of its cutting-edge Mythos system triggered temporary export controls. Anthropic cautioned that its continued advocacy for industry regulation and international safety standards could limit its own growth, increase compliance burdens, and invite selective scrutiny from federal officials. Beyond immediate political friction, the filing highlights broader systemic and existential concerns that could impact the firm's financial future. Anthropic noted that advanced models pose catastrophic bioweapon and cyber risks if mismanaged, leaving the business open to severe liability and reputational fallout. Additionally, officials have floated extreme measures like mandatory model shutdowns, trade restrictions cutting off global expansion, or leveraging the Defense Production Act to force operational disclosures. With the administration relying on sudden interventions rather than established legal frameworks, investors must navigate unprecedented regulatory ambiguity as the company attempts to balance commercial growth with AI safety.