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Anthropic Signs Massive Deal with SpaceX for Cloud Computing Power: A Strategic Move in the AI Race

Anthropic, a leading AI company, has secured a significant deal with SpaceX, committing to a monthly payment of $1.25 billion until May 2029, totaling $15 billion annually. This agreement grants Anthropic access to SpaceXs extensive data centers, originally built for their own AI projects, demonstrating the critical role of robust computing resources in the AI race.

SpaceX, with its ambitious AI and rocket development projects, has generated substantial revenue but also incurred significant losses. In the first quarter of this year, SpaceX earned nearly $4.7 billion but also incurred a loss of approximately $4.3 billion. Last year, the company reported revenue of $18.7 billion with a loss of $4.9 billion.

As SpaceX prepares for a potential IPO, concerns have arisen regarding Elon Musks control over the company, particularly his potential to fire himself and maintain significant board control. This has led to pushback from various groups, including pension funds, urging investors to exercise caution.

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