US Futures Edge Up, Anthropic’s $518B AI Buildout and OpenAI’s Safety Pause: What’s Going On Today

Markets

US stock-index futures inched higher on Tuesday, September 29, as technology shares found some footing, even as elevated crude prices and Treasury yields kept risk appetite cautious. Reuters reported the move in its morning market update; CNBC’s market preview also highlighted yield pressure on stocks.

The bond-market strain is part of a broader global move: Reuters said oil prices rose and sovereign yields remained near multi-year highs, putting pressure on equities. With no confirmed new market-moving figure in the reporting reviewed, the key signal today is the tug-of-war between resilient tech shares and persistent energy and rate concerns.

Tech

Anthropic’s latest filing indicates it expects to spend at least $518 billion over a decade on AI infrastructure, largely through long-term deals that cannot be cancelled, according to Reuters. The New York Times also reported on the company’s IPO filing, underscoring the scale of its AI ambitions and the financial commitments behind them.

OpenAI has scrapped the rollout of a new model over safety concerns, the BBC reported on September 29. CNBC separately reported that the issue is in focus ahead of a White House meeting with technology executives, bringing AI safety and oversight into the day’s policy conversation.

Sources

Reuters, BBC, CNBC and The New York Times.