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Anthropic may invest in Australian data center infrastructure
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AI company Anthropic may invest in AI infrastructure in Australia as part of a broader agreement with the Australian government.
Key facts
- AI company Anthropic may invest in AI infrastructure in Australia as part of a broader agreement with the Australian government
- The company behind the frontier AI model Claude has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to “cooperate on AI safety research and support the goals of Australia’s National AI Plan
- Australia is looking to capitalize on the AI boom by attracting data center investments
- Proposals aligned with these five expectations will be prioritized by the Australian government
Summary
The company behind the frontier AI model Claude has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to “cooperate on AI safety research and support the goals of Australia’s National AI Plan.” Anthropic could invest in “data center infrastructure and energy throughout the country” in line with the country’s recently released expectations of projects proposed by data center and AI infrastructure developers. These expectations include: prioritizing Australia’s national interest; supporting Australia’s energy transition; sustainable and efficient water usage; investment in Australian skills and workforce; and research, innovation, and local capability. Proposals aligned with these five expectations will be prioritized by the Australian government.