Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

Google is preparing a multi-stage investment in Anthropic, starting at $10 billion and potentially reaching $40 billion.

The package also includes a five-year cloud computing commitment, tying Anthropic more closely to Google’s infrastructure.

Anthropic’s rising demand and valuation are strengthening its leverage as a major AI partner and competitor.

The deal could boost demand for Google cloud and TPU hardware while intensifying rivalry in AI software tools.