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    Amazon considers doubling down on AI investment in Anthropic

    By May ZhangNovember 11, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Amazon is in talks for a second multi-billion dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic, strengthening their partnership.
    • Anthropic, already using Amazon’s cloud, is encouraged to rely more on Amazon-powered AI chips, alongside Nvidia’s.

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    What happened

    Amazon is reportedly in talks for a second multi-billion-dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic, aiming to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities. This follows an initial funding round earlier in 2023 when Amazon and Anthropic strengthened their partnership. Anthropic currently uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to train AI models, and Amazon has encouraged the startup to rely on servers powered by its own custom chips alongside those designed by Nvidia. This collaboration aligns with Amazon’s focus on AI development and custom chip technology. Industry leaders like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have emphasized the importance of specialized hardware to meet the needs of advanced AI models, which has pushed cloud providers like Amazon to develop in-house AI solutions. Neither Amazon nor Anthropic have commented on the ongoing discussions.

    Also read: Amazon adds $2.75 billion investment to AI company Anthropic

    Also read: UK regulators investigate Google’s collaboration with AI startup Anthropic

    Why it is important

    Amazon’s potential new investment in Anthropic highlights the growing competition among tech giants to lead in artificial intelligence. By strengthening its partnership with Anthropic, Amazon aims to boost its AI capabilities while using its own infrastructure—AWS and custom chips—to power advanced AI models. This move positions Amazon to better compete with Google and Microsoft, which are also investing heavily in AI and partnering with startups like OpenAI.

    Amazon’s push for Anthropic to use AWS-powered chips, alongside Nvidia’s, reflects a broader industry trend. Companies are increasingly creating custom chips to manage the high computational demands of AI. As AI models grow more complex, specialized hardware is crucial for speed, efficiency, and cost control. This partnership also offers opportunities for businesses and developers using Amazon’s cloud, as it could bring more advanced AI tools within reach. For readers, this story shows how AI advancements may shape future technology products and services, from consumer experiences to enterprise solutions, through partnerships like Amazon and Anthropic.

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    May Zhang

    May Zhang is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied Finance at University of Manchester. She specialises in fintech and business. Contact her at m.zhang@btw.media.

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