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Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach

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The article reports that leading AI developers OpenAI and Anthropic have expressed support for Australia's new AI regulations, a move that appears counterintuitive for companies typically resistant to limits. It suggests this support is part of a broader strategy to influence global regulatory frameworks, potentially mirroring SpaceX's successful public listing and valuation growth. The piece highlights that these companies may see regulation as an opportunity to shape rules in their favor on an international scale.

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The article reports that leading AI developers OpenAI and Anthropic have expressed support for Australia's new AI regulations, a move that appears counterintuitive for companies typically resistant to limits. It suggests this support is part of a broader strategy to influence global regulatory frameworks, potentially mirroring SpaceX's successful public listing and valuation growth. The piece highlights that these companies may see regulation as an opportunity to shape rules in their favor on a...

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Anthropic and OpenAI explicitly cheered Australia's announcement of new AI rules.

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Top US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules.

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The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June.

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  • The 'broader play' implies economic gains beyond the Australian market.
  • SpaceX raised $86bn and reached $2.1tn valuation after listing, used as analogy for potential rewards.

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<p>The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a…

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The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June.

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Top US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules.

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SpaceX raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June.

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Big tech celebrating limits on their Silicon Valley VC-funded free-for-all might seem counterintuitive but there’s a much broader play than just what happens in one relatively small market.

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