# What TSMC gains from investing in OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI race

https://mins.news/en/item/138555

- South China Morning Post, 2026-11-11 07:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3374037/what-taiwanese-chip-giant-tsmc-gains-taking-stakes-openai-and-anthropics-ai-race

> TSMC’s planned stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic would give the chipmaker direct financial ties to the frontier AI labs driving demand for its business. Its board approved up to US$500 million for Anthropic common shares at its IPO price and up to US$500 million for OpenAI preferred shares. Directors also separately approved up to US$500 million to establish a dedicated…

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