Moreno wrote to Anthropic CEO Amodei, criticizing him for warning that AI could exterminate humanity while pushing forward with an IPO

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (Republican of Ohio) wrote to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, criticizing the company for advancing its IPO while warning that superintelligence could lead to human extinction, tying the savings of millions of Americans to the company's success or failure. The letter cited a valuation of nearly $2 trillion discussed by investors (about 42 times Anthropic's revenue and twice the company's valuation four months ago), with the transaction expected to launch as early as October 2026. Moreno also cited the departure of Anthropic safety researcher Jacob Coxon and Evan Hubinger's statement that the probability of AI causing human extinction within a decade exceeds 10%, asking Amodei to follow the White House's example and focus on superintelligence improving people's lives and defending against real threats.