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Tech Giants in Talks for AI Chip Deal

Updated 2026-05-23 17:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Microsoft and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for a deal involving the Maia 200 AI chips, following a $5 billion investment. Meanwhile, traders predict SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could surpass Berkshire Hathaway's valuation on their first day of trading.

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CNBC

SpaceX, OpenAI valuations would mean they leapfrog Berkshire Hathaway on first day of trading

Traders on prediction market Polymarket think SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic on their first day of trading will surpass valuations of at least $1.4 trillion.

2026-05-21 18:26 UTC

CNBC

Anthropic, Microsoft in talks for AI chip deal after $5 billion investment

Microsoft has not made the Maia 200 chips available to customers, but it is used in the company's data centers, offering better efficiency than other silicon.

2026-05-21 18:29 UTC