Anthropic Builds In-House Chip Team for Claude

Business Insider reports that Anthropic is officially building an in-house chip team to design custom semiconductors for its AI models, including Claude. The initiative is part of Anthropic's strategy to gain more control over its hardware supply chain, reduce dependence on external chip vendors, and lower operational costs. By developing its own chips, the company aims to enhance performance and efficiency for training and inference workloads. The move signals Anthropic's ambition to compete more aggressively in the AI infrastructure space alongside other major players. Details on the team's leadership and timeline were not disclosed.