SpaceX and Anthropic Partner to Power Advanced AI Models

SpaceX has formalized a new computing partnership with Anthropic, a strategic move occurring as Elon Musk initiates legal action against his former ally, OpenAI. This agreement signals a thaw in relations between Musk and the AI developer, providing a significant advantage to both firms in the competitive artificial intelligence sector.

Under the terms of the Wednesday announcement, Anthropic will utilize the complete computing capacity of SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center located in Memphis, Tennessee. The facility, which houses over 220,000 Nvidia processors, will deliver 300 megawatts of power to Anthropic within a month—a volume sufficient to supply more than 300,000 households. Dario Amodei's company intends to leverage this energy to expand the capabilities of its Claude Pro and Claude Max assistants for subscribers.

The deal coincides with Anthropic's recent developer day, where the firm introduced "dreaming," a new feature for its Claude AI system. This tool enables AI agents to review work across sessions, identify patterns, and update files containing user preferences and context. Available currently as a research preview, the feature includes software for managing autonomous agents that perform tasks with minimal human intervention. Amodei has previously cautioned that artificial intelligence could eliminate 50 percent of entry-level jobs within the next one to five years.

Empowered by the additional capacity from SpaceX and other recent agreements, Anthropic stated it is doubling rate limits for Claude Code on paid plans. The company is also removing peak-hour usage caps for Pro and Max accounts while sharply increasing request volumes for its Claude Opus models. Furthermore, Anthropic expressed interest in collaborating with SpaceX to build multiple gigawatts of space-based orbital data centers, a key objective for Musk that drove his initial public offering, though the project remains capital-intensive and technically demanding.

In a statement on X, Musk explained that he approved the lease after meeting with Anthropic's leadership. He noted that their dedication to ensuring Claude AI remains "good for humanity" impressed him. "No one set off my evil detector," Musk wrote, emphasizing that he is currently battling OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in court over allegations that they are abandoning their nonprofit mission to prioritize human well-being.

Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI stems from claims made last week that Altman attempted to "steal the charity" by late 2022. The world's wealthiest individual, who co-founded OpenAI, argued that the organization would not exist without his intervention following a conversation with Google co-founder Larry Page. Musk asserted that Page's lack of concern for AI safety led to his founding of the company. He recounted telling Page, "What if AI wipes out all humans?" to which Page reportedly replied that it would be acceptable as long as artificial intelligence survived. Musk characterized this attitude as insane and noted that Page labeled him a "speciesist" for caring more about humans than AI, a criticism he claims directly led to the creation of OpenAI.

OpenAI operates as an open-source nonprofit organization. OpenAI attorneys argued that Elon Musk's legal action sought to weaken the Altman-led company while promoting his own xAI division, which currently belongs to SpaceX. Musk's new agreement arrives as President Donald Trump's administration negotiates fresh partnerships with major artificial intelligence firms, specifically excluding Anthropic. On Tuesday, technology leaders Microsoft, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI consented to grant federal officials access to test their latest AI tools. This move follows serious hacking concerns regarding Anthropic's technology. Just last week, the Department of Defense announced a separate agreement with ten different artificial intelligence giants to deploy their technology on classified networks. Anthropic did not participate in that specific defense contract. These regulatory shifts demonstrate how government directives directly influence which technology companies can serve national security interests.