AI computing race intensifies: Blackstone plans over $36 billion financing package for Anthropic

Odaily News: Blackstone Inc. is in preliminary discussions with investors to evaluate the feasibility of raising a second massive debt financing round for Anthropic, aimed at supporting its plan to procure Google AI chips.This financing plan reflects how AI companies are leveraging large-scale capital operations to secure computing resources. As demand for large model training and inference continues to grow, AI firms are seeking new financing methods to support the construction of expensive computing infrastructure. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that a preliminary proposal previously put forward by Blackstone is valued at least $36 billion. The size and structure of the financing, as well as whether Blackstone will ultimately lead the deal, remain under discussion, and details may still change. (Bloomberg)