Anthropic and OpenAI hunt for smaller data center deals, sources tell CNBC, in race to deploy AI capacity
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By CNBC
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Anthropic and OpenAI are pursuing strategic partnerships with smaller data center operators to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion. As artificial intelligence adoption surges globally, both companies recognize that diversifying their computing resources through multiple facility partnerships enables faster deployment capabilities and reduces dependency on major cloud providers. This competitive race reflects the critical infrastructure bottleneck facing the AI industry.
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