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Part of AMD is engaged in multiple business arrangements, including deploying GPUs for Anthropic and maintaining a separate arrangement with OpenAI. Anthropic's IPO timeline is also under media scrutiny.

How could Riot Platforms' compute contracts affect Amazon?

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Anthropic's compute deals may boost Amazon's cloud revenue The contracts between Riot Platforms and Anthropic confirm Anthropic is securing substantial, long-term compute capacity, with 216 megawatts of contracted power from Riot Platforms. Since Amazon is Anthropic's major cloud infrastructure provider and financial investor, this increased operational scale and guaranteed capacity strengthens Anthropic's financial stability. This growth in Anthropic's AI data center operations, driven by securing power and compute, is expected to increase the demand for and revenue generated by Amazon's cloud services.

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  • Riot Platforms has 216 megawatts of contracted power to Anthropic.fool.com
  • The first 96 megawatts of the Anthropic deal will be ready in December 2027.fool.com
  • Riot Platforms expects net operating income to jump from $97 million in 2026 to $686 million in 2027.fool.com

Why it matters

Anthropic is actively pivoting toward the AI data center opportunity, a sector described as a 'gold rush.' Securing reliable, large-scale power and compute capacity is critical for its growth and ability to compete in the advanced AI market. These contracts demonstrate Anthropic's successful efforts to secure the necessary infrastructure to scale its operations.

Amazon is deeply integrated into Anthropic's ecosystem, serving as both a major financial investor and a critical cloud infrastructure provider. As Anthropic expands its compute footprint through deals like the one with Riot Platforms, its operational reliance on Amazon's cloud services increases, directly tying Anthropic's growth to Amazon's cloud revenue streams.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Anthropic diversify its compute providers beyond Riot Platforms and Amazon?
  • How will the increasing difficulty and expense of securing suitable sites and reliable electricity affect the overall AI data center market?

What would change this answer

Anthropic announces a major shift in its cloud infrastructure providerThis would weaken the direct link between Anthropic's operational growth and Amazon's cloud revenue.
Riot Platforms secures significantly more gigawatts of contracted powerThis would increase the overall supply of compute capacity, potentially easing pressure on Anthropic's infrastructure needs.

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