Anthropic and OpenAI hunt for smaller data center deals, sources tell CNBC, in race to deploy AI capacity

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Anthropic and OpenAI have announced a flurry of AI infrastructure deals over the past year as demand booms.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:38:17 UTC.

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