# EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic planned, then abandoned $7 billion purchase of MatX, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/34940

- Reuters, 2026-08-27 22:15 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/anthropic-planned-then-abandoned-7-billion-purchase-matx-sources-say-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a90b6fb0602a6000171f03f

> Anthropic discussed acquiring AI chip startup MatX for about $7 billion, according to two people briefed on the matter. The proposed deal was intended to speed up Anthropic’s development of custom hardware for its rapidly expanding AI business, but the company later abandoned the plan.

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