Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips, sources say

Anthropic, an AI lab based in San Francisco, is considering the development of its own AI chips in response to a growing shortage of the technology needed for advanced AI systems.

Currently, the plans are in preliminary stages, and the company has not yet confirmed a specific design or team for the project.

Despite this, Anthropic has seen a significant surge in demand for its AI model Claude, with projected revenue increasing from $9 billion to over $30 billion in just a year. The company utilizes various chips, including those from Google's TPUs and Amazon, to power its AI software.

Recently, Anthropic entered a long-term partnership with Google and Broadcom to further enhance its computing capabilities. This exploration reflects a broader trend among major tech firms like Meta and OpenAI, who are also looking to design their own AI chips.