Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics to be a manufacturing partner for a custom artificial intelligence chip, according to separate reporting that cites people familiar with the discussions. The talks center on Samsung’s role in producing a chip tailored to Anthropic’s needs, with both outlets describing the effort as a potential partnership rather than a final agreement.
The development arrives amid growing momentum among major AI developers to design custom hardware. TechCrunch notes that the news follows closely on a recent announcement by OpenAI regarding a custom AI chip developed in a partnership with Broadcom.
Neither report provides additional technical details, chip specifications, production timelines, or confirmation that a deal has been reached. As described, the information highlights increased competition in the AI infrastructure market, where custom chips and manufacturing partnerships are being pursued to improve performance and efficiency. Any next steps would depend on the outcome of ongoing negotiations.
