According to sources, Google is currently in preliminary discussions regarding a significant increase in its investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic. Media reports suggest that this new round of financing could value Anthropic at over $350 billion. Sources added that the potential new agreement is still under negotiation and could take the form of a priced financing round early next year, the issuance of convertible bonds, or a strategic investment where Google provides Anthropic with more cloud computing services. A few weeks ago, the two companies announced an agreement under which Google will supply up to 1 million dedicated AI chips to the AI startup Anthropic PBC. This arrangement provides Anthropic with stronger computing power and solidifies Google's position as a major investor and critical infrastructure provider, expanding its lead in the increasingly fierce arms race for large-scale AI models. (Jinshi)