Anthropic in Talks to Buy World Model AI Startup Decart for $6B
Anthropic is in negotiations to acquire the AI startup Decart for approximately $6 billion. This deal would represent the largest known acquisition for the company behind the Claude model. The purchase aims to enhance Anthropic's computing infrastructure to handle increasing software demand.
- ▪Anthropic is in talks to purchase Decart AI for around $6 billion.
- ▪Decart develops software that improves chip efficiency to lower AI training and operating costs.
- ▪The acquisition is intended to help Anthropic's infrastructure absorb surging demand for its services.
- ▪This would be the largest known acquisition in Anthropic's history.
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TechnologyAnthropic in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for $6 BillionFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Lynn Doan, Ryan Gould, Natasha Mascarenhas, and Shirin GhaffaryAugust 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM UTCUpdated on August 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM UTCBookmarkSaveAnthropic PBC is in talks to buy the artificial intelligence startup Decart AI for about $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the Claude maker’s largest known acquisition. Decart makes software that can reduce the cost of training and operating AI by helping chips work more efficiently.
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