Meta considers leasing computing power to Anthropic to boost revenue
Meta is exploring a deal to lease significant computing power to AI firm Anthropic, potentially worth up to $10 billion over two years, reflecting Elon Musk's business model with SpaceX.
What happened?
Meta is in discussions to lease its cloud infrastructure to Anthropic. According to reports, the potential deal is worth up to $10 billion over two years. The proposal for such a collaboration was originally presented by Anthropic in June.
Key facts
| Potentiellt värde Meta-Anthropic | 10 miljarder dollar |
|---|---|
| Tidsram Meta-Anthropic | Över två år |
| Anthropic förslag datum | Juni |
| Värde SpaceX-Anthropic | 45 miljarder dollar |
| Tidsram SpaceX-Anthropic | Över tre år |
”Meta is in early talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a deal that could be worth as much as $10 billion over two years, according to a New York Times report.”
”Anthropic pitched the idea first, in June.”
”The proposal is roughly a third the size of the SpaceX arrangement Anthropic signed in May. That one runs to $45 billion over three years.”
Why it matters
This move indicates Meta's interest in capitalising on its existing infrastructure, specifically data centres that previously primarily served internal needs. By monetising underutilised computing power, Meta can create a new revenue stream. The model echoes the business strategy where Elon Musk leases SpaceX's Colossus data centre capacity, with Anthropic as a primary tenant since May.
Who is affected?
Meta could gain a new type of revenue source, complementing the company's core business. Anthropic gains access to the necessary computing power to drive its AI development. Investors may look favourably on Meta's ability to monetise its data assets, while the AI industry may see this as a new model for cloud services.
What else you should know
The deal with Anthropic would amount to approximately one-third of the size compared to the $45 billion deal over three years that Anthropic signed with SpaceX in May.
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