Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute
Summary
TechCrunch reports that Google will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic to support its growing compute needs, with $10 billion upfront and up to $30 billion more contingent on performance. The deal strengthens Google Cloud's role as a key infrastructure provider for Anthropic, as Mythos—a powerful new model with cybersecurity applications—receives limited access while risks are evaluated. The article also frames the broader AI compute race among big tech firms and partners.