tech
May 7, 2026
Anthropic will get compute capacity from Elon Musk's SpaceX
The company announced a number of changes that could address recent complaints about usage limits.
TL;DR
- Anthropic partners with SpaceX for compute capacity, specifically utilizing their Colossus One data center.
- The deal provides Anthropic with access to over 300 megawatts of new capacity, including over 220,000 Nvidia GPUs.
- Anthropic is lifting rate caps for most paid subscribers and raising API limits for Opus models.
- SpaceX is reportedly aiming to become an AI powerhouse ahead of an expected IPO.
- Anthropic's deal with Amazon will help expand its geographic reach, with additional inference capacity in Europe and Asia.
- Both companies are exploring the potential for data centers in space, with Anthropic expressing interest in developing orbital AI compute capacity.