Recently, rumors about Amazon’s new round of investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic have been rampant. This potential multi-billion dollar investment will be another huge capital injection after the US$4 billion transaction last year, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry. The editor of Downcodes will explain in detail the potential impact of this investment and the reasons behind it.
Recently, there were reports that Amazon is considering a new investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which would be its first capital injection since a $4 billion deal with the company last year.
According to The Information, Amazon is in talks with Anthropic and plans to invest billions of dollars. The structure of this investment is similar to the previous one, but there is a new condition: Amazon hopes Anthropic can use the silicon chips it develops and train AI on Amazon Cloud Service (AWS).
Although Anthropic is leaning towards using Nvidia chips, the funding hurdle may force them to reconsider. According to reports, Anthropic is expected to spend more than $2.7 billion on training and expanding its AI products in early 2024, so it urgently needs new financing to support its development. In addition, Anthropic is already discussing a new round of financing with investors at a valuation of $40 billion, and the pressure on them to reach a deal quickly is obvious.
Currently, Anthropic’s total financing has reached US$9.7 billion, close to OpenAI’s US$21.9 billion. As OpenAI's main competitor, Anthropic's progress in the AI field has attracted much attention, and Amazon's move will undoubtedly have a major impact on its future development.
Amazon's capital increase has brought new development opportunities to Anthropic, but it is still unknown whether the prerequisites can be met.
Amazon’s move is not only crucial to Anthropic’s future development, but also reflects the fierce competition among technology giants in the field of artificial intelligence. The final result of this investment will have a profound impact on the entire AI industry landscape and deserves continued attention. The editor of Downcodes will continue to bring you the latest reports.