Anthropic to build first Japan data center with NTT Data

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Anthropic is in the final stages of talks with NTT Data Group to build its first data center in Japan, according to Nikkei. The facility is expected to have a total power intake capacity of up to 500 megawatts, which would make it one of Japan's largest data centers. Construction costs and timelines were not disclosed. The move expands Anthropic's infrastructure footprint in Asia and follows the company's broader push to secure large-scale computing capacity for its AI models.

Why it matters：Anthropic's Japan data center underscores the AI industry's race to secure power and compute capacity globally, and could intensify competition for energy infrastructure in Asia.

Key points

  • The facility is expected to have up to 500 megawatts of power intake capacity.
  • NTT Data Group is the partner in the final-stage talks.
  • It would be one of Japan's largest data centers if completed.

Sources (original reporting)

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