https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-to-pay-nscale-45-billion-for-ai-computing-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-to-pay-nscale-45-billion-for-ai-computing-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-to-pay-nscale-45-billion-for-ai-computing-power#u53761Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:21:11 +0000Anthropic is aggressively expanding its AI infrastructure through massive cloud computing agreements and potential hardware acquisitions. The company secured a $35 billion deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda for data center access in Texas. This follows a prior $45 billion, six-year agreement with UK-based Nscale for 460 megawatts of capacity in West Virginia. Anthropic is also reportedly negotiating a $7 billion acquisition of chip startup MatX to develop custom hardware and lower its reliance on Nvidia chips. These moves signal the company's strategy to attract public-market investors ahead https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-to-pay-nscale-45-billion-for-ai-computing-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-to-pay-nscale-45-billion-for-ai-computing-power#u51016Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:36:16 +0000Anthropic has agreed to a $45 billion, six-year deal with UK-based Nscale for AI computing power, securing 460 megawatts of compute capacity at an Nscale data center in West Virginia. This deal shows Anthropic's massive bet on AI infrastructure, highlighting the competitive battle for access to power and chips in the AI industry.Why it mattersThe deal indicates Anthropic's aggressive expansion in AI capabilities, relying on third-party infrastructure to support its operations. The AI industry is increasingly competing for access to computing power, chips, and data centers to support