Meta in Talks to Lease AI Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal

Meta Platforms is in early discussions to lease computing power to Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal could be worth up to $10 billion, underscoring the high demand for computing resources needed for AI development. If finalized, the arrangement would provide Anthropic with critical infrastructure to train its AI models, while also creating a new revenue stream for Meta. The talks are still in preliminary stages and may not lead to a final agreement. The scarcity of computing power has become a major challenge for AI companies, driving such partnerships. Meta, which operates large data centers, could leverage its infrastructure to support other firms. Both companies have declined to comment on the negotiations.