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Anthropic partners with SpaceX for compute capacity and potential space development
May 6, 2026
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Anthropic has signed a deal with SpaceX to utilize the compute capacity at the Colossus 1 data center in Memphis, gaining access to over 300 megawatts. The agreement may also lead to collaboration on developing compute capacity in space, enhancing services for Anthropic's AI subscribers.
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- Anthropic has entered an agreement with SpaceX to use the compute capacity at the Colossus 1 data center in Memphis, Tennessee.
- The deal provides Anthropic with over 300 megawatts of compute capacity and includes potential collaboration on developing additional capacity in space.
- This agreement aims to improve services for Anthropic's Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers.
- Elon Musk, who leads a competing AI company, has publicly criticized Anthropic, particularly regarding its relationship with the U.S. government.
- Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives and is known for its AI models called Claude.
- The company is currently seeking investment at a valuation of $900 billion and is involved in ongoing litigation against the Pentagon, which has blacklisted it from military work due to supply chain concerns.
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