Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal | TechCrunch

The short version

Nscale and Anthropic are in discussions for another $45 billion compute deal, following their previous agreement. Investor concerns over valuation persist amidst ongoing talks.

Key takeaways

• Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion deal in August.
• They may finalize another similar deal soon.
• Investor pushback affects Nscale's IPO valuation.
• Anthropic is still expected to go public this year.

Overall sentiment

While ongoing investments show confidence, there are concerns about spending and valuation.

AI classification of the article’s tone. Sources indicate ongoing discussions but the financial implications are still uncertain.

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