Micron announces strategic AI memory collaboration and supply deal with Anthropic
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Opeyemi Babalola
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Micron Technology announced a strategic agreement with AI company Anthropic that includes technical collaboration on AI memory design, a multiyear supply contract, and a stake Micron already holds in Anthropic's funding round. While the investment itself is not new, Micron spotlighted it ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The news drove Micron's shares up about 5% to a fresh all-time high, pushing the company's valuation above $1.2 trillion.
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The investment itself is not a recent development. What changed Monday is that Micron put it back in the spotlight, few days before an earnings report.
Share of Micron climbed roughly 5% on Monday to a fresh all time high, according to a Seeking Alpha report. The stock is now valued at more than $1.2 trill
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