- Anthropic is in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $6 billion.
- Anthropic and rival OpenAI are committing tens of billions of dollars to data-center infrastructure as AI computing demand surges.
Anthropic's potential acquisition of Decart AI for $6 billion could significantly enhance its capabilities in AI model training and computing efficiency.12
Decart, founded in 2023 by Israeli engineers, specializes in software that optimizes chip performance, which is crucial as AI demand escalates.
The startup also focuses on generative video technology and real-time modifications of live video feeds.
In May, Decart raised $300 million at a valuation nearing $4 billion, attracting investments from major players like Nvidia and Sequoia Capital.
As both Anthropic and OpenAI invest tens of billions into data-center infrastructure, the acquisition could position Anthropic to better handle the increasing demand for AI computing power.
The discussions are still ongoing and may not result in a finalized deal, according to reports.
“The reported $6 billion price tag would mark one of the largest AI startup acquisitions this year, underscoring the escalating race for compute capacity. Anthropic and OpenAI's combined infrastructure commitments signal a strategic shift toward owning data centers to meet surging demand.”
