Anthropic Eyes Major Purchase of Microsoft Maia AI Chips to Reduce Nvidia Reliance
Anthropic is evaluating a shift from Nvidia GPUs to Microsoft Maia AI chips, potentially locking in a large-volume hardware deal and cutting its current reliance on Nvidia. Microsoft also deepens its AI footprint in Europe by partnering with Audiencerate to build data-driven AI platforms for Italian SMEs and media agencies.
1. Anthropic Eyes Microsoft Maia AI Chips
Anthropic is exploring replacing Nvidia GPUs with Microsoft’s proprietary Maia AI accelerators, aiming to secure a large-volume chip contract. This move could lower hardware costs for Anthropic’s AI models and mark a strategic win for Microsoft’s chip division.
2. Audiencerate Partners with Microsoft for AI Platforms
Audiencerate appointed Riccardo Fabbri as CTO to lead AI infrastructure development. Backed by a Postel and Microsoft collaboration, the platform will integrate first-party and third-party data and Google DV360 for Italian SMEs and media agencies.