# TSMC to invest $1 billion in Anthropic and OpenAI

https://mins.news/en/item/139554

- Ars Technica, 2026-11-11 18:16 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/taiwans-chipmaking-giant-tsmc-to-invest-1b-in-anthropic-openai/

> TSMC’s board approved plans to invest up to $500 million in OpenAI preferred stock and another $500 million in Anthropic common shares at its expected IPO price, Reuters reported. Analysts warned that circular financing among investors, suppliers, and customers makes real demand for AI hardware and services harder to assess.

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