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Anthropic Signs Major AI Computing Deal with Akamai, Microsoft Adjusts AI Strategy
Sep 25, 2026
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Anthropic has secured an $11.6 billion contract with Akamai for AI computing resources, marking a significant milestone for both companies. Meanwhile, Microsoft is consolidating its AI efforts by merging its consumer and workplace Copilot assistants into a single product.
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- Anthropic has entered into an $11.6 billion agreement with Akamai for AI computing power, which is the largest deal in Akamai's history.
- Former President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'very productive,' despite limited tangible outcomes.
- Microsoft is re-evaluating its approach to AI by combining its consumer and workplace versions of the Copilot AI assistant into one unified product.
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