Amazon.com Inc. is set to invest an additional $2.75 billion in Anthropic, an AI startup founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, as part of a deal struck last year. This latest investment brings Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic to $4 billion, including the previous funding announced in September. As part of the agreement, Amazon was granted the option for further investment through convertible notes, with a deadline set for the end of March.
Partnership Expands:
The agreement includes Anthropic leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers to support its operations, along with specialized AWS processors. It’s worth noting that Anthropic has also committed to utilizing Google’s chips, following Google’s participation in Anthropic’s $450 million funding round last May. Both Google and AWS serve as Anthropic’s cloud computing partners, indicating a deepening collaboration in the AI sector.
Innovation in AI:
Anthropic is renowned for its creation of Claude, an AI-based chatbot. The recent release of Claude 3 in March showcases significant advancements, surpassing benchmarks set by its OpenAI counterparts. Versions like Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus within the Claude 3 family boast improved contextual understanding, analysis, and forecasting capabilities, positioning Anthropic as a frontrunner in AI innovation, notes NIXsolutions.
As the partnership between Amazon and Anthropic continues to evolve, we’ll keep you updated on further developments in AI technology and collaborative ventures between industry giants.