A little over a month ago, Anthropic and AI infrastructure provider Nscale announced a $45 billion compute deal. Now, the duo may be about to do it again. According to hinews, the two companies are said to be on the verge of announcing yet another $45 billion compute deal, citing individuals familiar with the matter. Those sources cautioned that discussions are still ongoing and that the details could change. If the deal is finalized, it would mark the latest in a series of substantial compute agreements that Anthropic has secured over the past year.
According to hinews, both Nscale and Anthropic were contacted for further information, and updates will be provided if a response is received. The significant financial investments being made in AI compute deals have raised concerns among certain investors, who fear that companies are allocating excessive funds for minimal returns. Nevertheless, Anthropic has continued to pursue such partnerships, driven by the conviction that these investments will yield positive results in the long run.
Additionally, both Anthropic and Nscale are currently in the process of pursuing initial public offerings (IPOs). Anthropic is still anticipated to go public this year. Nscale is also seeking to enter the public market, although according to hinews, the company is facing investor resistance regarding its proposed valuation of $30 billion.
