{
  "id": 9628115,
  "title": "Anthropic signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai, gets warrant for up to 5% stake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anthropic-signs-11-6-billion-cloud-deal-with-akamai-gets-warrant-for-9628115",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:11:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/anthropic-signs-116-billion-cloud-deal-akamai-gets-warrant-up-5-stake-6409301"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 24, Anthropic announced a $11.6 billion commitment to Akamai Technologies for cloud services over a seven-year period. The agreement could be extended by an additional $9 billion, potentially totaling a $20 billion investment. This deal could lead to Akamai granting Anthropic an up to 5% stake in the company. The contract could require about $5.5 billion in total capital expenditure. To secure and pre-purchase necessary components, Akamai plans to increase its 2026 capital spending by approximately $1.7 billion. The warrant issued by Akamai could provide Anthropic with a 5% stake, equivalent to roughly 7.7 million shares. Out of the 5% stake, 2% is tied to Anthropic's initial $11.6 billion commitment, while the remaining 3% would vest if the companies expand the agreement by up to $9 billion.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Anthropic signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai, gets warrant for up to 5% stake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anthropic-signs-11-6-billion-cloud-deal-with-akamai-gets-warrant-for",
        "published": "2026-09-24T20:11:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Bloomberg",
        "title": "Akamai Surges on $12 Billion Anthropic AI Computing Deal | Closing Bell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/akamai-surges-on-12-billion-anthropic-ai-computing-deal-closing-bell",
        "published": "2026-09-24T20:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Anthropic commits to spending $11.6B over seven years on Akamai cloud services and secures an option to take a stake of up to 5%; AKAM jumps 17%+ after hours (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anthropic-commits-to-spending-11-6b-over-seven-years-on-akamai-cloud",
        "published": "2026-09-24T21:20:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}