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Google Commits Up to $40 Billion to Anthropic in Major AI Infrastructure Deal

Alphabet subsidiary invests $10 billion now at $350 billion valuation, with $30 billion more tied to performance targets, as AI race intensifies

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Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI startup Anthropic, committing $10 billion now at a $350 billion valuation with another $30 billion contingent on performance targets.
The deal expands Anthropic's access to Google Cloud's TPUs while the company also secured $5 billion from Amazon and deals with CoreWeave.
Anthropic released its powerful Mythos model this month with cybersecurity applications but restricted access due to misuse concerns.

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Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI startup Anthropic, committing $10 billion now at a $350 billion valuation with another $30 billion contingent on performance targets. The deal expands Anthropic's access to Google Cloud's TPUs while the company also secured $5 billion from Amazon and deals with CoreWeave. Anthropic released its powerful Mythos model this month with cybersecurity applications but restricted access due to misuse concerns.

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