Global AI Stocks Fall on Safety Worries

AI-linked stocks fell sharply worldwide on Monday after leaders of major artificial intelligence companies warned about the risks associated with rapid development and called for slowing the pace of the technology’s advancement.

The warnings triggered a selloff across Wall Street, Europe and Asia, affecting an industry that has attracted billions of dollars in investment and helped drive global markets to record highs.

The decline comes as AI companies increasingly rely on debt and circular financing to support ambitious spending plans. At the same time, global borrowing costs remain elevated, with bond yields at multi-year highs.

Safety concerns raised by leading AI executives have introduced another challenge for an industry racing to develop increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems while committing significant capital to infrastructure and expansion.

The developments also come as OpenAI CEO said the company would not proceed with an IPO this year, while Anthropic is moving ahead with its IPO plans. Nvidia is expected to participate as an anchor investor in Anthropic’s offering, according to sources cited by Reuters.

The market reaction extended beyond individual AI developers, with AI-related stocks declining across major global markets as investors assessed the implications of potentially slower technological development and increasingly expensive financing.

U.S. President Donald Trump also weighed in on the debate surrounding artificial intelligence and data centres, saying there was a “sick conspiracy” against AI and data centers.

The global selloff highlights how closely financial markets have become tied to expectations surrounding artificial intelligence, with concerns about safety, development speed and financing now creating fresh uncertainty for the sector.