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Michael Burry says it would be for the 'good of humanity' if a market crash stops OpenAI and Anthropic from going public

Investor Michael Burry states that markets should "tank hard" to prevent OpenAI and Anthropic from launching initial public offerings. Burry argues that blocking these IPOs would be for the "good of humanity," warning that the companies could "suck up" and destroy trillions of dollars in retail capital. To hedge against an AI bubble he believes may burst sooner than previously expected, Burry has swapped short positions for put options on Nvidia, Micron, and Palantir, predicting a market crash similar to the one seen in 1987.

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  • ✓ Michael Burry believes a market crash that prevents OpenAI and Anthropic from going public would benefit humanity.
  • ✓ Burry warns that OpenAI and Anthropic could destroy trillions of dollars in capital.
  • ✓ Burry has purchased put options on Nvidia, Micron, and Palantir.
  • ✓ Burry predicts a market crash reminiscent of 1987.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Michael Burry shifted his investment strategy to put options on AI-linked stocks while explicitly rooting for a market collapse to stop specific AI company IPOs.

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  1. Michael Burry calls for market crash to block OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs

    Investor Michael Burry states that markets should "tank hard" to prevent OpenAI and Anthropic from launching initial public offerings. Burry argues that blocking these IPOs would be for the "good of humanity," warning that the companies could "suck up" and destroy trillions of dollars in retail capital. To hedge against an AI bubble he believes may burst sooner than previously expected, Burry has swapped short positions for put options on Nvidia, Micron, and Palantir, predicting a market crash similar to the one seen in 1987.

    Why it matters

    Burry gained fame for predicting the 2008 financial crisis in The Big Short. His current warnings target the economics of the artificial intelligence industry and the potential for a massive capital wipeout. These views coincide with broader safety concerns voiced by tech executives and government figures.

    What is confirmed

    • Michael Burry believes a market crash that prevents OpenAI and Anthropic from going public would benefit humanity.
    • Burry warns that OpenAI and Anthropic could destroy trillions of dollars in capital.
    • Burry has purchased put options on Nvidia, Micron, and Palantir.
    • Burry predicts a market crash reminiscent of 1987.
    • Burry believes the AI bubble may burst sooner than he first believed.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Donald Trump backs voluntary AI self-regulation amid safety concerns.
    • Burry signaled support for a Skynet joke.

    What to watch next

    • Official IPO filings or announcements from OpenAI or Anthropic
    • Further shifts in Burry's portfolio regarding AI-linked securities
    • Market volatility indices approaching 1987 levels
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.businessinsider.com — Michael Burry Warns Against OpenAI, Anthropic Going Public ...
    2. The Motley Fool — Michael Burry Buys Put Options on Nvidia, Micron, and Palantir as "The Big Short" Investor Predicts a 1987-Style Market Crash
    3. cnbc.com — Michael Burry believes the AI bubble 'may burst' sooner than he first believed
    4. seekingalpha.com — Burry says markets 'should tank hard' to prevent OpenAI, Anthropic IPOs (OPENAI:Private)
    5. Yahoo Finance — Michael Burry Swaps MU, NBIS, NVDA, PLTR Shorts For Puts — Says AI Bubble May Burst ‘Sooner Than Later’
    6. Business Insider — Michael Burry says it would be for the 'good of humanity' if a market crash stops OpenAI and Anthropic from going public
    7. finance.yahoo.com — Michael Burry Wants a Crash to Block OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs
    8. finance.yahoo.com — Michael Burry's Hope for Humanity Is a Market Collapse So ...
    9. www.ibtimes.co.uk — Big Short's Michael Burry Hopes Markets Crash to Stop 'Skynet ...
    10. b17news.com — Michael Burry says it would be for the 'good of humanity' if ...
    11. www.tekedia.com — Michael Burry Says Market Should Crash and Block OpenAI ...
    12. www.techspot.com — "The Big Short" investor says he's rooting for a crash just ...
    confidence 95%
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