Anthropic is considering postponing its initial public offering until after the U.S. midterm elections in November, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The AI startup had previously planned to begin its roadshow as early as mid-October, but rising interest rates and investor focus on profitability timelines have prompted a reassessment of the listing schedule. Sources indicate the election itself is not expected to significantly impact the offering. The potential delay comes as Anthropic evaluates launching a next-generation AI model to counter momentum from OpenAI’s recently released GPT-6Astra, which has gained significant enterprise traction. Investors have expressed concerns about Anthropic’s position as a leading enterprise AI provider following OpenAI's release. The company is currently weighing safety considerations for the new model against the need to demonstrate profitability amid tighter capital market conditions.