Anthropic Signs Data Center Lease Agreement in Australia

Anthropic has signed its first data center lease agreement in Australia, aiming to secure significant computing capabilities to meet the rising demand for AI model operations. The agreement covers a data center complex in Queensland, with a planned capacity of 2.16 gigawatts, expected to begin phased operations in 2027. Anthropic will utilize the facility for AI model inference rather than training. This deal comes as major AI companies race to secure land and energy for expansion, with estimates suggesting that investments in data centers in Australia could reach AUD 150 billion by 2030.