Anthropic inks $3.4 billion deal for gas-powered data centers—the largest of its kind—to secure AI autonomy ahead of planned IPO

First reported by The Defiant at Tue 6:21 AM · 3 outlets in all

1. Fortune(subscription required)19hAnthropic inks $3.4 billion deal for gas-powered data centers—the largest of its kind—to secure AI autonomy ahead of planned IPOAhead of its estimated $1.3 trillion IPO, Anthropic secured power autonomy in the largest power generation equipment acquisition from an AI company.
2. The Verge25hAnthropic targets $1.4 trillion IPOAnthropic confirmed on Tuesday that its IPO could be one of the biggest ever, even while falling short of previous expectations. Its IPO price is expected to be between $70.00 and $78.00 per share, which would put its valuation as high as $1.4 trillion, according to the New York Times. The Wall Street Journal reports
3. The Defiant27hGoogle Commits $10 Billion to Anthropic Alongside IPOThe investment will be priced at Anthropic’s IPO price, while the company has launched its roadshow with a proposed $70–$78 share range.