Anthropic, the American artificial-intelligence company, is in discussions with Samsung Electronics about producing AI chips using the South Korean firm's 2-nanometre fabrication process, according to multiple international reports published on 3rd July 2026.
The talks centre on whether Anthropic will commission Samsung's foundry division to manufacture next-generation AI semiconductors at the 2nm node. Anthropic currently consumes vast amounts of computing power to run Claude, its flagship AI model. Securing proprietary chips would reduce the company's reliance on external suppliers and help contain costs — a strategic priority as AI firms face escalating infrastructure bills.
For Samsung, the potential deal carries considerable significance. The company has been working to close the gap with TSMC, the Taiwanese contract chipmaker that dominates the global foundry market, and has been investing heavily to sharpen the competitiveness of its 2nm process. Winning Anthropic as a customer would provide a meaningful boost to Samsung's foundry business, which has struggled to attract marquee clients at advanced nodes.
Both parties stressed that discussions remain at an early stage. No final agreement has been reached, and a production timeline has yet to be confirmed.