NYC Comptroller Urges Anthropic to Pause US IPO

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine urged Anthropic to delay its upcoming US initial public offering until it addresses governance and safety concerns. The city holds millions in private equity exposure to the artificial intelligence startup.

New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine attends a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine urged Anthropic to delay its planned public offering in the United States until the artificial intelligence lab addresses governance and safety concerns. The push comes as public pension funds hold $7 million in private equity exposure to the company. Pension trustees are scrutinizing valuations and risk management as generative artificial intelligence development outpaces federal oversight.

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