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Sign InAnthropic is reportedly weighing a massive funding round this summer, seeking to raise tens of billions of dollars to fuel a major expansion in computing capacity. This potential fundraising could lift the AI startup's valuation to nearly $1 trillion, potentially overtaking its primary rival, OpenAI. The move follows a strategic $4 billion agreement with SpaceX to secure 300 megawatts of capacity at the Colossus 1 facility, which houses over 220,000 Nvidia GPUs. CEO Dario Amodei noted that an 80-fold growth in the first quarter necessitated this rapid infrastructure scaling. Amidst these developments, Anthropic is also preparing for a potential IPO in June while exploring long-term plans for space-based data centers. By seeking unprecedented capital, the company aims to sustain its trajectory and meet the hardware demands of its evolving Claude AI models.