TSMC Commits Up to $1 Billion to Invest in Anthropic and OpenAI
TSMC’s board approved purchases of up to $500 million in Anthropic shares and $500 million in OpenAI preferred stock, marking the chipmaker’s direct stake in two rival AI firms.
OpenAI is a research‑focused artificial intelligence company that builds large language models and related tools. Recent stories show OpenAI attracting major chip‑maker investment, launching a rapid safety “Control Room”, and uncovering Linux kernel flaws that could impact blockchain infrastructure.
TSMC’s board approved purchases of up to $500 million in Anthropic shares and $500 million in OpenAI preferred stock, marking the chipmaker’s direct stake in two rival AI firms.
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OpenAI launched a centralized “Control Room” that can revoke a model’s output authorization in as little as 35 seconds.
Its AI system discovered 948 Linux kernel vulnerabilities that could give attackers admin control over blockchain nodes and exchange servers.
Yes, TSMC approved up to $500 million in preferred stock for OpenAI as part of a broader $1 billion AI investment.