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TSMC to invest up to USD 1 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has approved investments of up to USD 1 billion in two major Artificial Intelligence companies, Anthropic and OpenAI, as the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry expands its strategic presence in the technology ecosystem.

TSMC to invest up to USD 1 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has formally greenlit investments of up to USD 1 billion in two leading Artificial Intelligence firms, Anthropic and OpenAI. The semiconductor giant's board voted to allocate USD 500 million to Anthropic and another USD 500 million to OpenAI, with the total sum potentially reaching USD 1 billion.The investments aim to bolster TSMC's strategic footprint in the burgeoning technology sector.

Anthropic, the AI company, announced plans to launch an IPO roadshow, targeting a potential USD 64.35 billion raise through the sale of 825 million shares at a price between USD 70 and USD 78 per share. The approved capital injections from TSMC will aid in TSMC's long-term capacity needs, including advanced technology installations, packaging enhancements, and new fabrication facility constructions.

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