Anthropic signs US$9 billion cloud computing deal with Riot Platforms

Published Aug 11, 01:58 AM UTC

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI model, has signed a US$9 billion cloud computing deal with Riot Platforms. The agreement involves Riot supplying 191 megawatts of computing power from its Texas campus to Anthropic under a 20-year contract. This move highlights Anthropic's efforts to secure sufficient computing capacity to meet growing customer demand for its AI services. The deal underscores the increasing importance of dedicated computing infrastructure for AI companies.