Amazon Pumps $4B into Anthropic, Aiming for a Smarter Alexa in 2025

In a hefty move, Amazon has invested an additional $4 billion in Anthropic, bringing their total stake to $8 billion. This partnership harnesses Amazon’s custom AI chips to boost Anthropic’s Claude, setting the stage for a more conversational Alexa debuting in 2025—though not without a few test-time stumbles.

Claude’s latest models, like 3.5 Sonnet, are outpacing competitors in coding and creative tasks, while integrating with platforms such as Notion and Canva. With robust safety measures, this billion-dollar duo underscores the high stakes and hefty costs in the AI race.