Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 Malayalam radio station, reports that Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in artificial intelligence company Anthropic, in what is being described as one of its biggest moves in the AI sector to date.
According to reports, the investment would begin with an initial $10 billion funding round, followed by an additional $30 billion that would depend on Anthropic meeting specific performance and development targets. The funding is expected to significantly expand the startup’s computing infrastructure and AI capabilities.
Anthropic stated that the initial funding values the company at around $350 billion, aligning with its earlier fundraising rounds. The company has been rapidly expanding its operations, particularly through its AI system Claude, which is designed to assist in software development and other advanced tasks.
Google already holds a significant stake in Anthropic, having previously invested over $3 billion in the company. The two firms maintain both a partnership and a competitive relationship in the fast-growing artificial intelligence industry.
As part of the reported agreement, Google Cloud is expected to provide substantial computing power—estimated at 5 gigawatts over the next five years—to support Anthropic’s AI development and scaling needs.
The move comes as major tech companies continue to aggressively invest in AI infrastructure, aiming to strengthen their positions in a market increasingly driven by large-scale models and cloud computing resources.
Anthropic has also recently attracted additional funding interest from other major investors, reflecting growing confidence in its technology and long-term potential in the AI industry.